In 1964, Pope Paul VI launched Vocations Sunday - a day celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. This year it falls on 11 May 2025.
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Discovering Vocation >Sunday, 11 May 2025
In 1964, Pope Paul VI, launched the Vocations Sunday, which since then we celebrate on the fourth Sunday of Easter, also called as Good Shepherd Sunday. This year it is on the 11 May 2025, which marks the 62nd Anniversary of World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
As Catholics and people of God we all know that God is calling us and has a plan for each of us. He called each of us by name through our Baptism to holiness. He continues to call and cry out to us each day to be his disciples, some to the married life, some to the priesthood or the diaconate, some to religious life or to live as kind single people. Everybody is called! What is God calling you to?
Along with the whole Church, let us pray for vocations today. Let us take time to stir the hearts and minds of the people around us to think about the topic of Vocation. The National Office for Vocation invites you to talk and encourage children, young people, grandchildren, students, family members to respond generously to the calling of the Lord.
Pope Francis releases his Message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Fourth Sunday of Easter – also known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
Pastoral letter for Vocation Sunday, celebrated on Sunday 11 May 2025, written by Archbishop Malcom McMahon OP.
A prayer for Vocations Sunday asking the Lord to guide us in every step we take in life and lead us in every decision we make in responding to His call.
Join The National Office for Vocation for 'The Conversation', where they will have a panel of guests to discuss how they live out their vocation and the work they carry out in the Church.
