World Day for Consecrated Life

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017

Location: All Parishes

In 1997, Pope John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the feast of the Presentation of the Lord Feb. 2. This feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. For more information, visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.