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All Serrans, family members and friends are invited to be a part of this monthly international prayer of the Rosary for vocations. We begin our prayer on the last Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM CDT. To join our rosary from your computer, tablet or smartphone, go to:... Read More →

Ever thought of becoming a member of Serra International?    In 1935, a small group of lay people in Seattle, USA decided to form an organization to promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and other consecrated religious life. They chose Father Junipero Serra, the great... Read More →

Priesthood Sunday was established in 2003 to provide a way for Catholic communities to express appreciation for the priests who serve them so faithfully. Usually scheduled for the fourth Sunday of October, this celebration acknowledges the central role of the priest in the lives... Read More →

World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be observed in 2018 on April 22, 2018 The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer... Read More →

National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who... Read More →

In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed... Read More →