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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 of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Read Pope Francis’s message for the occasion, and visit World Day of Prayer for Vocations, May 8, 2022 | and World Day of Prayer for Vocations | USCCB from the U.S. Bishops website for more resources.

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