World Day of Prayer for Vocations
“Dear friends, on this day in particular, but also in the ordinary pastoral life of our communities, I ask the Church to continue to promote vocations. May she touch the hearts of the faithful and enable each of them to discover with gratitude God’s call in their lives, to find courage to say ‘yes’ to God.” ~Pope Francis
PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS, PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS.
JOIN A PRAYER GROUP
PLEASE PRAY
- CLICK ON "+" BELOW
PRAY MONDAYS AFTER MASS
The Avilas are a formally organized and authorized diocesan group of men and women dedicated to making weekly Holy Hours of Prayer. Find out how to join the ICC Parish Unit.
Meet Monday after Mass to Pray for Priests
Friday, Once a Month to Pray the Rosary for Priests.
If you would like more information please email: office@iccmadison.com
Vocation and the Family
Episode 1
"Indeed, the family that is open to transcendent values...becomes the primary and most excellent seed-bed of vocations...” St. John Pau II
Father Eric Garris, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Cleveland.
Father Eric Garris reflects on vocations and how we can hear the call of God. How will we respond?
(Video recorded by Saint John Neumann Parish)
Join a Vocation Support Group
And while priests are called to serve, we all are called to support them, through prayer, promoting vocations in our homes, and through financial support.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, friend, or fellow parishioner, we hope the following resources and prayers will be helpful as you seek to support men who are discerning, seminarians, and our diocesan priests.
CLEpriesthood
The Vocations Office is part of the Center for Pastoral Leadership in the Diocese of Cleveland.
Led by Fr. Eric Garris, we accompany single Catholic men and women in vocational discernment. This includes providing resources and guidance to those who are starting to discern, hosting events for discerners, and facilitating applications to become a seminarian here in the Diocese of Cleveland.
In addition, we encourage lay people to encourage vocations in their own families and communities. We ask everyone to join us in prayer that men and women will respond to God’s call in their lives.