The Global Rosary for Priests

Marian shrines in more than 50 countries throughout world were joined in a 24-hour Rosary initiative on June 8, 2018 to intercede for and honor the priestly vocation. …

“Each of the participating shrines in 50+ countries prays a particular mystery of the Rosary at a particular half hour on the day in thanksgiving to God for our priests and to implore the protection and loving care of Our Lady, Mother of all priests.”

The Global Rosary Relay began nine years ago as an initiative of WorldPriest, an apostolate aimed at uniting priests and the laity in prayer. More than 150 Marian shrines and parishes – including some 35 in the U.S. – hosted the Rosary on June 8th, coinciding with the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Scheduled for every half hour throughout the day, each shrine prayed a particular mystery of the Rosary, collectively imploring the Blessed Mother’s intercession for a full 24 hours. …

Those who could not visit a participating shrine were encouraged to pray the Rosary on their own, or with a group.

The organization explained that the Rosaries are offered for priests, “that they will be blessed, through our prayers, with God’s grace for their priesthood; that in this worldwide communion of prayer for them, they may experience our gratitude and support; and finally that they will persevere in unity with Christ and his Church and shepherd the Lord’s flock to the safe pastures of his Kingdom.”

Founded in 2003 by entrepreneur Marion Mulhall, WorldPriest was established in response to Saint John Paul II’s announcement of a World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The organization works to support and promote the dignity and gift of the priesthood through efforts such as the Global Rosary Relay.

In 2016, the relay concluded the three-day Jubilee for Priests. The president of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization led the final Rosary in St Peter’s Square that day. Mulhall said that event, and her meeting with Pope Francis, were a great affirmation of her project’s efforts on behalf of priests.

Adapted from CNA