Dan Cirucci: Yes, They'll March, But Will The Media Cover It?

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Yes, They'll March, But Will The Media Cover It?

Thousands of faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will travel to Washington D.C. to participate in the 2018 March for Life, which is taking place on Friday, January 19th.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the March and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion nationwide.
The March for Life activities will begin with a Solemn Opening Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The principal celebrant and homilist will be Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, and Chairman of the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

5:30 p.m.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20017

Following the Opening Mass, the Vigil continues in the Basilica’s Crypt Church with the National Rosary for Life at 8:00 p.m., followed by Night Prayer at 9:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Basilica’s Confessional Chapel (Our Lady of Hostyn).

On Friday morning, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant at a special Mass for the delegation from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Diocese of Rochester, and Diocese of Toledo. Students from the Archdiocesan high schools, parish and regional elementary school, and staff from Archdiocesan ministries including Catholic Social Services will be in attendance.

Friday, January 19, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20017

The 2018 March for Life Rally will take place at 12:00 p.m. on the grounds of the National Mall, in between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. Following the Rally, the March will begin on Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Pope Francis, has granted a Plenary Indulgence to those who participate in the events surrounding the March for Life in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington. Conditions for obtaining the indulgence include: The Sacrament of Reconciliation, the reception of Holy Communion, and prayer for the intention of the Holy Father. Those who would like to obtain the gift of Indulgence should be truly penitential and motivated by charity.

For more information on the March for Life or to view the 2018 March for Life route map, please visit http://marchforlife.org/march-life-2018/rally-march-info/.

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He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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