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This page contains resources, such as sample petitions for the Prayer of the Faithful, for special observances throughout the year which are promoted by the Holy See and/or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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March 2026
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FOR DISARMAMENT AND PEACE
Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
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April 2026
- The Pope's Monthly Intention
- Child Abuse Prevention Month
- April 26th: World Day of Prayer for Vocations
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FOR PRIESTS IN CRISIS
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month
“It is essential that we, as a Church, be able to acknowledge and condemn, with sorrow and shame, the atrocities perpetrated by consecrated persons, clerics, and all those entrusted with the mission of watching over and caring for those most vulnerable.” - Pope Francis
Resources:
Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month | Diocese of Stockton
Abuse Prevention Resources | USCCB
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations
"In the Gospel, Jesus says that he knows his sheep and that they listen to his voice and follow him (cf. Jn 10:27). Indeed, as Pope Saint Gregory the Great teaches, people “respond to the love of those who love them” (Homily 14:3-6).
Today brothers and sisters, I therefore have the joy of praying with you and all the People of God for vocations, especially those to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Church has such a great need for them! It is important that young men and women on their vocational journey find acceptance, listening and encouragement in their communities, and that they can look up to credible models of generous dedication to God and to their brothers and sisters.
Let us take up the invitation that Pope Francis left us in his Message for today: the invitation to welcome and accompany young people. And let us ask our heavenly Father to assist us in living in service to one another, each according to his or her state of life, shepherds after his own heart (cf. Jer 3:15) capable of helping one another to walk in love and truth. And to young people, I say: “Do not be afraid! Accept the invitation of the Church and of Christ the Lord!”
POPE LEO XIV, ANGELUS - REGINA CAELI, Loggia of the Blessings of St. Peter's Basilica; Sunday, 11 May 2025 Copyright © Dicastery for Communication - Libreria Editrice Vaticana, The Holy See.
Prayers of the FaithfulFor young men and women; That God may give them the gift of understanding to discern their service in the Church, the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life; And for the gift of courage to follow His call. We pray to the Lord.
For young people; That they may know the personal love of the Lord for them and respond with open and generous hearts. We pray to the Lord.