"On November 24, 2004 the late Pope John Paul II blessed six monstrances for use during the Year of the Eucharist for people to pray for an increase of vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life. The Year of the Eucharist began October 17, 2005 and concluded in October, 2006 with a world Synod of Bishops with the Eucharist as its theme. The monstrances were designated for Eucharistic adoration for vocations for each major continent or geographical area around the world as a symbol of the connection between the Eucharist and priestly vocations."
The Monstrance blessed by St. John Paul II will visit our parish on Wednesday, May 15, and will be used during our 7 PM Holy Hour on that day. Join us in prayer during this special Holy Hour for the blessing of vocations to the priesthood.