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Vocations

"As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.".” — John 20:21–22

Founded by a parish priest, the Knights of Columbus has always worked hard to encourage young men and women to consider God's call to service in the priesthood or religious life. In Florida, this commitment is especially strong.

The Florida State Council actively promotes vocations through the Order’s “Keep the Faith Alive” initiative, supporting programs that combine prayer, mentoring, and financial assistance for seminarians and those in religious formation. Each year, councils across Florida raise and donate thousands of dollars to diocesan vocation offices, local seminaries, and religious communities.

Our efforts support:

  • Vocations to Priesthood
  • Vocations to Religious Life for Men and Women
  • The Vocation to Marriage
  • The Vocation of the Laity

Through parish-based support, seminary visits, sponsoring “adopt-a-seminarian” programs, and direct scholarship assistance, Florida Knights Walk with men and women as they answer God’s call. We also emphasize that every baptized person has a vocation — a personal call to serve God, the Church, and their neighbor.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Each year, on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Knights throughout the world participate on the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This day is an opportunity for all Knights to raise awareness of the urgent need for men and women to say "yes" to their vocations, especially to the priesthood or religious life.

With the help of the Knights of Columbus, thousands will hear their calls through the power of prayer, parish-based events, and distributed vocation materials.

Pray. Support. Encourage. The future of the Church depends on it.

How to Donate

Make Checks Payable To:

Florida K of C Charities, Inc
Memo: Vocations

Mail to:

Al Connizzo
4734 Mainsail Dr.
Bradenton, Fl. 34306

Donations online at https://donate.floridakofccharities.org/holy-angels-vocations-fund  or click the Donate Button at top of page.

Florida K of C Charities is a tax-exempt organization under IRS Code 501(c)(3).

Please consider just $10.00 a month to the Florida K of C Charities General Charities Fund and support the many Charitable Programs supported by the Knights of Columbus Florida K of C Charities, Inc. Dontations to the General Charities Fund may be made online at https://donate.floridakofccharities.org/give or click the Donate Button at top of page.

Even a small one-time donation helps us support the many charities backed by the Florida Knights of Columbus

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