Called to the Fullness of Dignity: Celebrating Religious Freedom Week
Celebrating Religious Freedom Week
June 22-29, 2024
Celebrating Religious Freedom Week
June 22-29, 2024
Each year at the end of June, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites all Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. Religious Freedom Week 2024 begins on June 22 on the feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher and continues through June 29, and each day has a special focus.
Each year at the end of June, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites all Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. Religious Freedom Week 2024 begins on June 22 on the feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher and continues through June 29, and each day has a special focus.
During Religious Freedom Week, we reflect upon and pray for…
June 22: Respect for sacred spaces
Pray that all people of faith would be free to gather in houses of worship without fear.
June 23: Blasphemy and apostasy laws
Pray for all people of faith who live in fear of persecution under unjust blasphemy laws.
June 24: Freedom to speak the truth
Pray that the Holy Spirit would give us the courage to bear witness to the truth of the Gospel, even in the face of social and legal pressure.
June 25: Service to immigrants
Pray that the Lord would protect all migrants and refugees, and that all those who work with people on the move would be free to serve.
June 26: India
Pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in India, who face harassment and violent attacks.
June 27: Faith at work
Pray that business leaders would be free to promote a culture of life in their workplaces.
June 28: Civility
Pray that God would give us the grace to remember the dignity of all and invite others to do the same.
June 29: Catholic healthcare
Pray that governments will respect the consciences of all individuals and institutions that care for the sick and vulnerable.
For more information, visit the USCCB’s site for Religious Freedom Week 2024.