This year marks the 54th anniversary of the first World Day of Prayer for Vocations initiated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, observed this Sunday – May 7. On this day, the ...

The Vocations Tree display at St. John Neumann Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland invites parishioners to select a prayer card and pray for a seminarian during Lent. The initiative began at the parish ...

Three priests from the Diocese of Peoria, IL, plan to ride their bicycles across the diocese, a trek of 350 miles, from April 24-28 to inspire prayers for vocations. The “Priests Pedaling for Prayers” ...

After riding bicycles a little more than 340 miles over five days, three young priests of the Diocese of Peoria sailed across the Indiana state line April 28, bringing Priests Pedaling for Prayers to ...

At noon today, Pope Benedict prayed the Regina Coeli with the thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square. On this, the 47th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Holy Father reminded the faithful of ...

Writing from Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis emphasized the role of hope in vocational discernment in his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations released by the Vatican on Wednesday.

NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Jerussa Levy appreciates having a community of strong Catholic prayer warriors in her life.

A mixture of high energy, a little friendly trash-talking and general camaraderie was in the air at the parking lot of Sacred Heart Church in La Plata on a recent Saturday morning. More than 130 ...

A statue of St. Charbel overlooks a pond and surrounding lush scenery.(Photo: Courtesy photo) That same spirit lives today in religious women like Sister Lea Lahoud, whose vocation reflects the ...

Amid widespread uncertainty and social fragmentation, Pope Francis urged young people to embrace their vocation as "pilgrims of hope," offering their lives generously in service to others and as a ...

Come June, the Allentown Catholic Diocese will say goodbye to a combined 448 years of priestly experience with the retirement of nine pastors. The nine, who will all assume the title of pastor ...