World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 21, 2024
World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, April 21, 2024 also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord’s call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. 2024 marks the 61th Anniversary
Read moreReligious Brothers’ Day May 1, 2024
Religious Brother Day – May 1, 2024 Celebrate the life and vocation of religious brothers on May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Locally, religious communities and dioceses will mark the day with celebrations and events.
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First Thursday Monthly: 8 – 8:30 a.m. WNDZ 750 AM Dare to Love airs every first Thursday of the month from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. on AM 750 WNDZ Indiana. Dare to Love promotes vocation awareness in the Archdiocese of Chicago and is hosted by Sister Lovina Francis Pammit, OSF. Find out more about our latest podcast!
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Featuring various consecrated men and women telling their vocation stories. Sr. Jess Lambert Fr. Adam MacDonald Sr. Dominga Zapata Br. Charles Nuwagaba Br. Michael Segvich, CFC Br. Jim McDonald, CFC
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Check out various prayer videos on our YouTube channel. Please subscribe and like our videos. Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAA_r4nN2jSeu3XdXrrzEw/videos
Read moreCheck out these opportunities to discover God’s call in your life!
CAVA offers virtual events to help you discover God’s call in your life and explore a vocation to religious life. Click on this link: https://www.vocationscava.org/vocation-opportunities/
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Video Gallery
For more Discernment Videos Click Here Vocation Stories For more Vocation Stories Videos Click Here The Making of a Catholic Priest How does a man come to realize that God has called him to the priesthood? In this brand-new film from Word on Fire, Fr. Stephen Gadberry presents his life’s journey to the priesthood. Watch the full feature-length film at https://youtu.be/HumCsGbVAp4. From his Arkansas upbringing, to his military experience, through his vocational ascent, Fr. Gadberry shares his trials,
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Vocation Discernment Opportunities
Listed below are Men’s and Women’s Communities hosting opportunities for discernment, reflection, prayer and more. Some have specific dates and others are ongoing (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc). Additionally, we offer a directory of communities that are flexible in welcoming discerners for an experience of community, prayer, service or ministry. May your heart be open to God’s calling. For Ongoing Opportunities Click Here
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Vocation Awareness
Religious Bothers’ Day Celebrate the life and vocation of religious brothers on May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Locally, religious communities and dioceses will mark the day with celebrations and events. Get involved! For more resources visit religiousbrothers.org/events Follow us on Facebook (@religiousbrothersday)youtube Check out the videos from the “Ask a Brother” YouTube series Use the hashtags #WeAreBrothers and #ReligiousBrothersDay Learn more about brothers and ideas on celebrating Religious Brothers day at www.religiousbrothers.org National Vocations Awareness Week The Catholic Church
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Youth/Young Adults
Are you a young adult looking for information about consecrated life or need some guidance as you make life choices and discern God’s call in your life? We are here for you! CAVA provides opportunities to deepen your understanding of consecrated life and the option to choose a life as a Brother, Sister, priest, or other forms of consecrated life. CAVA also works collaboratively with other groups to assist in supporting young adults grow in their relationship with God
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