Vocation Prayer

Almighty Father,
we ask you to bless the Diocese of Sioux City with selfless hearts that are willing to serve You, by serving Your Church.

Lord Jesus raise up from our homes those called by the Father: courageous and humble men to the Priesthood and Diaconate, faithful people to Consecrated Life and holy men and women to the sacrament of Marriage.

Holy Spirit, help us to live our universal vocation to holiness, by listening to the Father’s voice and responding with a sacrificial love.

Holy Mary, Model of Vocations,
teach us to hear and follow your Son.

Holy Mary, Queen of Priests,
sanctify our priests and obtain for us many more.

Holy Mary, Mother of the Church,
pray for our families and intercede for our children.  Amen.

Bishop Nickless introduces the Holy Father to seminarian Shane Deman.