Wilmington Pro-Life Supporters to Hold Mass and Procession on Feast of St. Joseph

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On Thursday, March 19, local pro-life supporters in Wilmington, Delaware will gather for a special 8 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph and offer prayers for life. This will be followed by a procession to a nearby Planned Parenthood clinic, where a prayer vigil will be held.

Why it matters

The annual event is part of the pro-life movement's efforts to advocate for the unborn and raise awareness about abortion services provided at Planned Parenthood clinics.

The details

After the Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter, the pro-life supporters will march in a procession to the Planned Parenthood clinic located at 625 Shipley Street. At the clinic, they will hold a prayer vigil 'for the little ones, their parents, the abortionists and the escorts.' Following the vigil, there will be a free will-offering lunch at St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church hall.

• The Mass will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
• The procession and prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood will immediately follow the Mass.
• The free will-offering lunch at St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church hall will take place after the prayer vigil.

What’s next

The event organizers are encouraging all interested community members to attend all or any part of the day's activities.