The Bishops won’t be alone.

American Life League: The Stafford, Va., Catholic group will unveil a national newspaper ad urging bishops to take a unified stand that Catholic politicians cannot be legitimately Catholic if they support abortion rights, spokesman Joe Giganti said.

Call to Action: The Chicago-based Catholic reform group plans several news conferences calling for annual follow-up reports on sexual-abuse reforms and emphasizing a variety of issues this election year, not just abortion. The group plans an all-day vigil Tuesday outside the bishops’ hotel.

Colorado Concerned Catholics: The Denver lay Catholic group has invited the bishops to a Monday night vigil and prayer service, “Catholics Seeking Dialogue.” The group is affiliated with Boston-based Voice of the Faithful.

FutureChurch: The Cleveland-based group led by a Catholic sister will continue its campaign to make celibacy in the priesthood optional. Sister Christine Schenk promises to release an anonymous survey of priests in the Denver and Pueblo dioceses showing “positive” results for that cause.

Society for Truth and Justice: Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry, founder of Operation Rescue, heads this Houston group that will hold a 50- hour vigil outside the bishops meeting to persuade bishops to deny Communion to Catholic politicians who back abortion rights.