Each year since 2017, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph sets aside a day devoted to prayer in atonement for those harmed by sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. This was established at the Service of Lament in 2016, where Bishop James Johnston made five commitments to the diocese including naming April 26* as an Annual Day of Prayer.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

• Attend daily Mass on April 28 at your parish.
• Pray the Rosary using the Rosary for Healing.
• Wear blue in recognition of child abuse prevention.
• Attend the Diocese’s Mass on this Day – Noon | Cathedral of St. Joseph in St. Joe
  • Planned by the diocese, this Mass will recognize the annual Day of Prayer. Bishop Johnston will be the presider. The entire community is welcome to attend.

*This year since April 26 falls on a Saturday, the day is recognized on Monday, April 28.