Recognizing the impact of prayer, Bishop Walker Nickless promulgated a decree in August of 2022 to inaugurate a Year of Vocations. He identified four days of prayer and fasting. Sept. 16, 2022 - for deacons, priests and bishops and increase in vocations. Dec. 16, 2022 - for the vocation of single life. March 24, 2023 - for consecrated men and women. June 16, 2023 - for married and engaged couples.