Lord Jesus Christ,  Son of the Living God,
Give to the People of the Diocese hearts open
To the Call of Your Holy Spirit.
 
Help us Work Together with Richard, our Bishop
To Cultivate a Culture of Vocation.
 
Inspire our Young People to Give Generously
Of Themselves and the
Courage to Follow their Vocation in Life.
 
In the Spirit of Faith, Love, and Sacrifice,
Help our Parents Rejoice when their Children
Are Called in Service of Your Church.
 
May the Parishes of Southwest Iowa
Support those Called to Priesthood,
Diaconate, Lay Ministry, and Consecrated Life.
 
Sustain our Faith which Calls us
To Walk in the Footsteps of Christ.
 
Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth,
Patroness of our Des Moines Diocese, pray for us.
 
Amen.