Union of Prayer for Vocations

The Union of Prayer for Vocations (UPV) (formerly Association of Prayer for Vocations) was founded by Saint Annibale Maria Di Francia and was approved on 08 December 1900 by the Archbishop of Messina, Italy, Monsignor Letterio D'Arrigo. In the Philippines, the UPV was approved by H E Jaime Cardinal Sin on 06 November 1985.

Goal

The goal of the UPV is to pray for numerous and holy vocations and to propagate this prayer everywhere according to the command of Jesus: "Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into his harvest." (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2) Hence, the members of the UPV commit themselves to:

• Pray daily for obtaining "good workers" to the Church, especially priests and religious, and for their perseverance.
• Offer daily works, activities, joys, sufferings, sacrifices for the same purpose.
• Spread this prayer for vocations commanded by Jesus in their respective places of work and communities.
• Become aware of their personal Christian vocation by prayer and involvement in parish activities related to the apostolate for vocations.

Membership

All (religious or lay people) are welcome. For further information and/or to become an UPV member, please contact:

Union of Prayer for Vocations
Daughters of Divine Zeal
Madre Nazarena Student's House
311 Church Street
RICHMOND VIC 3121
AUSTRALIA

or

Union of Prayer for Vocations
Daughters of Divine Zeal
Our Lady of Rogate Formation Center
151 Libra Street
Cinco Hermanos Subd B
1800 Marikina City
PHILIPPINES

or

Union of Prayer for Vocations
Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus
Saint Hannibal Rogate Center
1 Calcutta Street
Merville Park
1700 Paranaque City
PHILIPPINES