Renew the Church by inspiring vocations
APRIL 21, 2024
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
In 1964, the visionary Pope Paul VI recognized a decline in priestly vocations and designated the fourth Sunday of Easter as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. It is also called Good Shepherd Sunday because of the Gospel readings. This is not only a day to pray for vocations, but also a good time to launch new initiatives that inspire young people to consider priesthood or religious life.
Services for Vocation Offices
Renew a culture of vocations in your diocese with strategy and support from our expert team.
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Vianney Vocations has served more than 125 Dioceses and 4,200 Parishes
“Vianney Vocations is a true
co-worker in the vineyard.”
Fr. Chris Martin
Archdiocese of St. Louis
“I highly recommend the team at Vianney Vocations as a ministry partner to any Vocation Director—they will make your job a lot easier”
Fr. Jonathan Raia
Diocese of Austin
“Their work is amazing and exactly what the Church needs at this time!”
Colleen Darland
Diocese of Davenport
DISCIPLESHIP & DISCERNMENT
Marketing does not produce vocations. Rather, we believe the only solution to the vocation crisis is discipleship. When young Catholics say, “Jesus, I give my life to you!” it leads naturally to the question, “Lord, what should I do with my life?” An authentic encounter with God, followed by sincere, open discernment is the surest path to increasing vocations.
MORE VOCATION PROJECTS
We’re always looking for new ways to inspire young Catholics.
Men’s Discernment Groups
Discern the priesthood with the support of others. More than 11,000 young men have participated in Melchizedek Project groups as they discern the priesthood.
Women’s Discernment Groups
Avow is a discussion group for young women who use the book Discerning Religious Life as a guide for learning about religious life, prayer, and principles of discernment
Discernment 180
D180 is a six-month discernment plan to help men dive deep while discerning the priesthood. It lays out a clear “rule of life” including spiritual practices and specific discernment actions. The bulk of the book contains daily readings to aid in discernment.
GoPriest.com
Men in participating dioceses can request free copies of To Save a Thousand Souls and Is Jesus Calling You to Be a Catholic Priest? Included when we design your diocese’s seminarian poster.
Invisible Monastery
Invisible Monastery is a worldwide community of people committed to praying for vocations. Members pledge to pray daily, weekly, or monthly.
Vocation Bible School
Discovery Mission is a VBS all about vocations! Filled with fun activities to introduce kids to each vocation. Solid theology and excellent Leader Kit.
Vocation Lessons
A K-12 Curriculum for both schools and parishes, to inspire Catholic students about marriage, priesthood, consecrated life, and how to listen to God’s call
The Augustine Way
A new path to purity. This innovative blend of spirituality and psychology disrupts ingrained habits and helps participants establish long-term patterns of chastity.
LittleConvent.com
Send sisters to schools! Pay it forward by sponsoring a Catholic classroom, and we’ll send every student one of Mother Clare’s books in the series Little Convent in the Big City.