12 events found.
Events
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Raises awareness of modern slavery and calls us to pray, act and advocate for freedom and dignity.
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World Day of Peace
Initiated by Pope Paul VI, this day promotes global peace through prayer and action, addressing issues like war, poverty and human rights.
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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
We wear blue to show solidarity with survivors, raise awareness of human trafficking and promote a world free from exploitation and abuse.
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Feast Day of Our Lady of Hope
Our Lady of Pontmain, also known as Our Lady of Hope, is the title given to the Virgin Mary following her apparition in Pontmain, France, on January 17, 1871. In 2008, when the Felician Sisters formed their North American Province, they chose Our Lady of Hope as their patron.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors Dr. King's legacy and his role in the civil rights movement.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Honors the victims of the Holocaust and affirms a global commitment to remembrance, justice and human dignity.
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Black History Month
Honors the achievements and faith of Black Americans and strengthens our commitment to racial justice.
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World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
In 1997, Saint John Paul II, instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life – consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day.
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Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita
Honors St. Josephine Bakhita, patroness of human trafficking victims, and symbolizes hope, dignity and the ongoing fight for freedom.
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Red Hand Day: International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
Raises awareness of the use of child soldiers worldwide and promotes their protection, recovery and safe return.
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World Day of Social Justice
Promoting efforts to address poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, and human rights, this UN initiative aims to build a more inclusive society.
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Women’s History Month
Celebrates the leadership and courage of women who inspire justice, compassion and peace.
