National Vocations Awareness Week is an annual week-long celebration in November of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education. During this time, we renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Pope St. Paul VI established the World Day of Prayer for Vocations in 1963. It was first held in 1964 and occurs every year on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. For more information or to read the annual message from the pope, visit the World Day of Prayer for Vocations page.