Initiated by Pope Paul VI, this day promotes global peace through prayer and action, addressing issues like war, poverty and human rights.

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.

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.