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November 2020
National Vocation Awareness Week
National Vocation Awareness Week November 1-7, 2020 National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. Did you know the Archdiocese of Dubuque is home to a variety of religious communities and several others are part of Dubuque Area Vocation…
Find out more »Seeking God Women’s Retreat
Seeking God: A Day of Discernment for Young Adult Women During this virtual event we will explore together how silence and listening create a discerning heart. The day will include prayer, talks, discernment tools, conversation, personal reflection time, and conversations with other women of faith. Sessions: Cultivate a Discerning Heart Tools for Discernment Explore your Vocation: Married, Single, Religious Schedule: 10:00am CDT Session 1 Welcome Prayer Introductions Talk #1 Cultivating a Discerning Heart Breakout room conversations Talk #2 Tools for…
Find out more »February 2021
World Day of Consecrated Life
World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in parishes on the weekend of February 5-6, 2021. Ways to Celebrate and Promote Consecrated Life Write a note of support and gratitude to someone living the consecrated life Write a note inviting someone to consider a vocation to consecrate life Invite a consecrate person to speak at Mass or attend a parish event Handout prayer cards from NRVC or USCCB Read Pope Francis homilies for World Day of Consecrated Life Use…
Find out more »March 2021
6th Grade Vocation Day
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Find out more »Catholic Sisters Week
Catholic Sisters Week is celebrated March 8-14 as part of National Women's History Month. It shines a light on the spirituality, mission and community building of women religious. Here are some ways you can participate: Pray for Sisters: Intercessory Prayers for the week can be found here. Attend an Event: Find events here. Host an Event: Get ideas here. For more information go to https://catholicsistersweek.org/ or contact a member of DAVA.
Find out more »April 2021
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations is an opportunity to publicly celebrate vocations to ordained ministry and religious life in all its forms. USCCB and NRVC offer a variety of resources.
Find out more »May 2021
Religious Brother’s Day
Religious Brothers Day is held annually on May 1, the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. This international event recognizes all religious brothers. Prayer services and reflections for celebrating this day are available at ReligiousBrothers.org. See the NRVC website for more information.
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