November 1–7, 2026

The Church celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week from November 1–7, a special week dedicated to promoting and praying for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life.

Every person has a vocation - a unique calling from God to holiness and a life of service. Whether through the ordained life, religious life, marriage, or the single life, we are each called to discover God's plan for our lives and respond with generous hearts.

During this week, we are especially encouraged to pray for our priests, deacons, religious sisters and brothers, seminarians, and all those discerning a vocation. Let us also encourage the young men and women in our parish to be open to God's call and trust in His plan for their lives.

May the Lord continue to raise up holy men and women who will faithfully serve His Church.

Prayer for Vocations:

God our Father,

we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons.

Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call.

May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen