National Vocation Awareness Week

Did you know that in our country, compared to 50 years ago, there are 20,000 fewer priests and 130,000 fewer religious sisters?  At the same time, the Catholic population has continued to grow steadily.  Many factors have contributed to the decline: growing secularism, a lengthened period of adolescence, attitudes about celibacy, etc. 

During the week we encourage all Catholics to:

• Take time to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
• Reflect on our own vocation and strengthen our personal relationship with Christ.
• Participate in the CALLED BY NAME process.
• Invite and encourage young people to consider a vocation to priesthood or religious life and to consider participating in our discernment opportunities.
• Educate our young people about the importance of silent prayer and taking the time to truly listen to God’s voice in our hearts.

Please visit https://owensborovocations.com/ for more information on becoming a priest.