Pope Leo XIV

2026 Prayer Intentions

Pope Leo XIV's prayer intentions for 2026 reflect the Church's mission and the Pope's desire to unite in prayer on various global issues.

Pope Leo XIV's September 2026 Prayer Intention is for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

Click here for the Pope's September prayer video

Note: The Pray with the Pope video will be released in the first week of the month.

Source: the Pope video - www.thepopevideo.org - by Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network - www.popesprayer.va

God of creation,

You bring forth water from the earth

and send rain to renew the land.

Through water, You sustain every living thing

and reveal Your abundant care for all people.

We pray for the just and sustainable management

of this precious gift.

May those entrusted with the world’s water resources

act with wisdom, integrity, and compassion.

Guide us to protect rivers, lakes, oceans, and streams,

and to use water responsibly for generations to come.

Open our eyes to our sisters and brothers

who lack safe and reliable water.

Move our hearts to defend their dignity

and work for a world in which no one

is denied this basic necessity of life.

As Christ offered living water to all who thirst,

help us become faithful stewards of Your creation—

sharing its blessings justly, caring for the vulnerable,

and ensuring that clean water flows for everyone.

Amen.

Let us lift these intentions in prayer...

Pray for the Very Reverend Kyle Ingels in his work as the Diocesan Administrator for our diocese.

Pray that Catholic Charities may continue to be a source of clear moral vision and effective action. In our pursuit of peace and justice, may we embody the compassion of Christ as we advocate for and minister to those in need.

Pray that we receive the support and resources necessary to continue serving all who come to our doors.

Pray for our Spiritual Care Team—that they remain healthy, available, and strengthened in their mission to accompany our clients on their spiritual journeys. May new members soon be inspired to join and share in this ministry.

Pray for our clients, that they may continue to experience a sense of family within Catholic Charities and find comfort in our spiritual presence.

Pray for the families moving into Hunt Family Housing, that they may find peace in their new homes and make full use of the services and support available through this program.

Pray for all who come to us seeking help, that we may be a source of compassion, guidance, and comfort as they work toward stability and hope.

Thank you for keeping Catholic Charities in your prayers. Your continued support means so much to us.

We Always Need New Members Of Our Spiritual Care Team. Is This A Ministry You Can Help With?

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We are seeking volunteers who can be available one or more days during the noontime meal at the Marian House Campus. If you have time to give, please consider joining this team that ministers to our neighbors in need.

Empower us to extend our hands

through spiritual guidance.

The Spiritual Care Team at Marian House