Holy Hour for Vocations with Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, Deacon Simon Stehr and Brother Deacon Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, OSB

On Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6:30 pm, join Archbishop Paul D. Etienne at St. James Cathedral for a prayerful Holy Hour for Vocations. This gathering takes place on the eve of the ordination of Deacon Simon Stehr and Brother Deacon Damien Joseph Rappuhn, OSB. Together, we will come before the Blessed Sacrament to pray for these men as they prepare for priestly ordination, and for all vocations within the Church. This time of quiet adoration, Scripture, and intercession invites the faithful to unite their prayers in hope, gratitude, and trust in God’s call. 

If you are unable to participate in person, please join the livestream:  
https://vimeo.com/event/5865682 

For more information about the priesthood in Western Washington, visit: www.seattlevocations.com/diocesan-priesthood 

To join the prayer team dedicated to praying for the priests of the Archdiocese of Seattle, go to: www.archseattle.org/ovc-pray-for-priests 

Archdiocese of Seattle Prayer for Vocations 

God our Father,
You call each of us
to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. 

Inspire your people
with desire to know you,
the grace to understand your will,
and, with the strength of the Holy Spirit,
the courage to respond
with love and freedom. 

Send workers into your great harvest
so that the Gospel is preached,
the poor are served with love,
the suffering are comforted,
and your people are strengthened by the sacraments.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.