November 1-7 is National Vocations week in the United States.
During this week, you are invited to:
- Pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary for vocations in our diocese.
- Pray for our seminarians. Learn about them at https://portlanddiocese.org/seminarian-directory
- Attend Thursday night Mass & Holy Hour weekly, during which a Rosary for vocations is prayed.
After this week:
- pray daily for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of Portland
- when you pray the Rosary, include an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life as an intention
- fast and offer small sacrifices for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of Portland
- make it a habit to talk to young people in your life about considering whether they have a vocation to the priesthood or religious life
Resources to Help Foster Vocations
Pledge to Pray for Vocations - Join Invisible Monastery
Vocations Outreach Resources for Parents
Vocations Outreach Resources for Young Adults who are Discerning
