The word “novena” is derived from the Latin word for nine, or “novem.” Typically, a novena refers to nine days of prayer, asking God for a specific intention, often through a Saint’s intercession. Novenas are a beautiful way to grow purposeful, consistent, and persistent in daily prayer!

Many of the most popular and widely-prayed novenas begin or end on a Saint’s feast day.

The first novena can be found in the book Acts of the Apostles, when the apostles came together in prayer from the Ascension of the Lord, until the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost nine days later!

Join us in upcoming novenas as a parish below!