Montreal, May 8, 2024 – Dioceses, parishes, schools, religious communities, families, and individuals—all are invited to take part in the next international One Million Children Praying the Rosary (OMC) event on October 18, 2024, organized by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
“On October 18, I invite all Catholics in Canada to pray for unity and peace with children around the world,” says Marie-Claude Lalonde, national director of ACN Canada. “Our office will be holding a virtual event at 7 p.m. Several other ACN national offices will also be inviting children to pray the Rosary that day.”
This international prayer campaign was launched in 2005 in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. When a group of children were seen praying the Rosary at a roadside shrine, those present were reminded of the words of Saint Padre Pio: “When one million children pray the Rosary, the world will change.” The campaign quickly spread around the world. ACN has supported the campaign since 2008 and is now in charge of coordinating the global event.
How to participate?
In Canada, a virtual Microsoft Teams event will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18 with members of the ACN Canada team and with children who have registered, along with their parents or educators.
You are invited to:
- Take part in the virtual event organized by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Canada on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. by registering on the platform Eventbrite.
- Schedule a time to pray the Rosary in your parish, school, religious community, home, with family or friends, etc. Make your intentions known to Ms. Valérie Vulcain, annual campaign coordinator, at vv@acn-canada.org or by calling 1-800-585-6333, ext. 227, who will be happy to provide you with materials, such as a poster and flyer, to help organize your activity.
- Share this information with people in your network.
Wherever you may be on October 18, we invite you to pray the Rosary in solidarity with children around the world!
