March for Life 2026

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has arranged an overnight bus trip to the largest human rights demonstration in the world. The National March for Life is more than just a protest, it's an opportunity to celebrate the goodness of all human life. By marching, we show that we will not be silent.

Our trip will start early on January 22nd, the day before the march, with the first passenger pickup in Orono, then in Portland, then we will travel together to Washington DC. We will return to Maine after the march on Friday, January 23rd.

Full schedule (subject to change):

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

3:15 AM: Pick up at Newman Center - UMaine Orono
5:30 AM: Pick up at Diocese Chancery, Portland
TBD: Lunch stop on the way* 
5:00 PM: Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in DC.
8:00 PM: Westin Washington DC Downtown
    

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

TBD: Mass at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 727 Fifth St, NW, Washington, DC  20001
1:00 PM: March for Life
3:00 PM: (estimated) Board bus for travel back to Maine.

Cost:

Due to financial support from the Diocese, the cost to attend is:

Students (14+) $100 per person, double, triple and quad occupancy
Adults (non-students 18+) $300 per person, double occupancy

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 14th (including full payment). Card payments must be made at the time of registration. Check payments must be postmarked by November 14th to:

Diocese of Portland
Attn: March for Life
510 Ocean Ave
Portland ME 04103

Space is limited! Register online at https://portlanddiocese.net/march-for-life-2026.

Questions? Email: [email protected].