Florida Catholics who couldn’t make it to Washington, D.C., for last week's March for Life have another opportunity to make their voices heard -- this time by God, not politicians.

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee is in the middle of nine-day novena, and even though it’s partially over, interested people can still join.

The most recent day’s segment of the novena focused on fatherhood. 

“Fathers are called to exhibit ‘generous responsibility for the life conceived under the heart of the mother,’” the Diocese posted on Facebook. “They are uniquely entrusted with the protection and defense of both mother and child and, in this way, in safeguarding the sanctity of human life.” 

If you miss the chance to join the closing days of the novena, check out the Diocese’s Facebook page, where you’ll find guidance for each of the nine days’ prayers. You can do your own novena or ask your friends to join you.

The March for Life started in 1974 in response to the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision announced in 1973. The first March for Life took place Jan. 22, 1974. An estimated 20,000 Americans rallied that year in defense of the unborn. The march has been held yearly since, and the number of Americans participating in the pro-life protest has grown, with up to 100,000 people attending most years, and at least 200,000 attending the marches between 2003 and 2007, according to the March for Life website.

The Supreme Court last summer overturned Roe v. Wade, but this year’s march still drew a large crowd, according to CNN Politics.

Michael Burbidge, bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, used social media to remind Catholics that the fight is not over, despite last June’s ruling.

“May we be united in prayer today, as many throughout our country will gather in our nation’s capital and March for Life and for the protection of the unborn as peaceful and courageous witnesses to the truth in love,” Burbidge, who also chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-life Activities, posted on Twitter Jan. 20. "Our work is not over; it is just beginning!” 

Pope Francis sent a blessing for the participants in March for Life in a message that was read aloud at the National Prayer Vigil for Life.

U.S. bishops will continue to work toward abolishing abortion funding policies that target vulnerable people, acting locally to limit the scope of legalized abortion at the state level, and reducing or even eliminating abortion funding, according to the Vatican News.