Religious freedom allows the church, and all religious communities, to live out their faith in public and to serve the good of all.
Religious Freedom Week (June 22-June 29) encourages all Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. The theme this year is “Witnesses to Hope.” The week will begin with the Memorial of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More and end with the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Below are the daily prayers for the week.
Visit www.usccb.org/committees/religious-liberty/religious-freedom-week to see how you can reflect and act for religious freedom each day. This information will be posted on our homepage and on social media.
- June 22—Political Polarization—Pray that Catholics will have the courage to put the truth of the gospel and fidelity to the Church above partisan politics.
- June 23—IVF Mandates—Pray for couples who suffer fertility challenges and that political leaders would promote therapies that respect the dignity of all human persons.
- June 24—Catholic Healthcare—Pray that governments will respect the consciences of all people who care for the sick and vulnerable.
- June 25—Nicaragua—Pray for Christians in Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church faces brutal government persecution.
- June 26—Parental Choice in Education—Pray that governments would strengthen the ability for parents to direct the education of their children.
- June 27—Immigration Services—Pray that the Lord would protect vulnerable migrants and refugees and that the Church enjoy the freedom to carry out the ministries that Christ has handed to her.
- June 28—Freedom to Serve the Common Good—Pray that government leaders would recognize the contributions that religious charities make to the common good.
- June 29—Nigeria—Pray for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who are suffering violent religious conflict.