The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives. There is no Eucharist without priests. Now, more than ever, the Church is in need of young men and women eager to commit their lives in a sacrificial way through the priesthood and consecrated life. As you know, this cannot be accomplished without prayer.

The Office of Vocations has developed the Traveling Chalice Program to encourage families to pray together for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

These prayers also support discernment for vocations within the family. Two diocesan chalices are available to ‘visit’ parishes for a month, during which a prayer for vocations is offered at each Mass. Additionally, parishes may begin a local version of the program, with the chalice traveling from family to family each month. If you’re interested in starting this in your parish, we can connect you with a contact person to help you get started.