THANK YOU so much to everyone who donated to the “Vocations Marathon” that I ran last August 11. It was a grace-filled experience that I pray will continue to inspire me in my work in promoting vocation discernment. I am also hopeful that it will bear much fruit in terms of young men opening their hearts to God’s call to the priesthood for our Diocese.
 
Your donations will be used in many ways, such as the annual Seminarian Poster, prayer cards, books, and brochures that explain vocations. Your contribution will also go towards a workshop in December of 2018, to be offered in English and Spanish, to help parishes establish Vocation Ministries. For more information, please visit Hundredfold.
 
Let us continue to pray for vocations to priesthood and the religious life, and for our current seminarians as well.

-Fr. Joseph Sia

Overall, the funds raised from the Vocations Marathon totaled just over $4,800! Thank you again for your generosity in supporting vocation efforts in our Diocese. We look forward to seeing you at other events! 

Are you concerned about the shortage of priests, deacons and religious vocations in our Church?

What are YOU willing to do about it? A good start is for us to join together and pray! Join with other Catholics throughout the Diocese of Davenport in asking our Lord to bless us with an abundance of committed priests, deacons and religious.
 

"Considering that the Eucharist is the greatest gift our Lord gives to his Church, we must ask for priests since the priesthood is a gift for the Church. We must pray insistently for this gift. We must ask for it on our knees." - Pope Saint John Paul II 

Vocations Prayer Card:

English PDF
Spanish PDF
Vietnamese PDF




Please check out our new website:
www.davenportvocations.org
for more information. 

If you would like me to come to your school or Religious Education classes, please let me know. I am here to do all I can to help you in promoting vocations.

Thanks so much for your help in promoting vocations!

Help Promote vocations in our diocese, in your parish, and in your home.

• Take time to pray for, speak positively about and encourage actively vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life.
• Reflect on your own vocation and strengthen your personal relationship with Christ.
• Educate our young people about the importance of silent prayer and taking the time to truly listen to God's voice in our hearts.

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