Prayer and Novenas
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The Office of Mission hosts several novenas throughout the year, many of which take place in the Chapel of Saint Joseph (Hawk Hill) and are live streamed. Explore the novenas we offer below, and subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates on upcoming opportunities.
Mary, Untier of Knots Novena
Typically offered in September
As the school year begins, we look at the many complexities, entangled conflicts, and faith-filled opportunities of our lives, Church, and world. We place these before God in prayer through the intercession of Our Lady the Untier of Knots.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena
Typically offered in June
The Sacred Heart Novena devotion established by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, VHM offers the opportunity to pray to Jesus for special intentions, favors and the needs of the world at this time. This novena will be prayed for nine days leading up to the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network
Each month, The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, publishes a special prayer intention. In association with the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, we pray with Pope Leo this month and invite you to as well:
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, of encounter, and lead to dialogue among cultures and nations so that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
More Novenas
If you’d like to explore more novenas, Pray More Novenas offers a large collection, complete with prayers and short biographies of the saints.