Theme for the World Day Of Prayer for the Santification of Priests –
Eucharist, Priesthood and Ecclesial Communion
– 3 June 2005 – Solemnity of the Sacred HeartIn 2002 John Paul II established that on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart the Church will observe the World Day of prayer for the Sanctification of Priests.
Pope Benedict XVI has added his thoughts in a recent letter.