“Becoming a priest or a man or a woman religious is not primarily our own decision…Rather it is in response to a call and to a call of love.” – Pope Francis’ address to Seminarians and Novices, July 6, 2013
World Day of Prayer for Vocations is celebrated April, Sunday, April 17 this year. The 5th Annual iRace4Vocations, sponsored by the diocesan Office of Vocations will be held that day. Also Bishop Dennis Sullivan will celebrate an Outdoor Mass in the Park as part of the day’s events on April 17. For more information go to www.camdenpriest.org/irace4vocations/
For more information on Priestly Vocations in the Diocese of Camden, visit: www.camdenpriest.org
For Women Religious in the diocese click here
Click here for printable Prayer Card from USCCB
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