During the week of November 3-9, 2024, the nation and our diocese will once again celebrate Vocation Awareness Week. The theme of the diocesan celebration this year is “Sent to Proclaim the Gospel.” Even as Jesus sent his disciples to announce the kingdom, heal the sick, and proclaim good news to the poor, so the Lord continues to send out laborers to proclaim the good news of salvation to all people in the world today. “Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it, and say to them, ’The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’" Luke 10: 8-9. Men and women in every vocation are called to be first and foremost disciples of the Lord and co-workers in his vineyard.
Did you know that in our country, compared to 50 years ago, there are 20,000 fewer priest and 130,000 fewer religious sisters? During Vocation Awareness Week, please pray that young people today will hear and respond to God’s call. And do your part to encourage them to consider the priesthood and religious life.


Vocation Awareness: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Are you being called to love the Lord with an undivided heart as a priest or religious brother or sister? Talk to your priest or reach out to Fr. Matt Mason, Vocations Director at 603-663-0196 or [email protected].


                                               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.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops