Heavenly Father, through all generations, you have chosen men to serve you by sharing in the holy priesthood of Christ, your Son.

We beg you to call men from our diocese to serve as priests at the altar, and to send your Holy Spirit to help them discern your call.  Give them understanding to know your will and courage to follow it.

Pour out, too, your grace upon women from our parishes to serve you in religious life, formed after the model of our Blessed Mother.

We ask this through our eternal High Priest and King, Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.