Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking – Feast of Saint Bakhita


The feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, February 8, has been designated as the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

Last year, the United States Bishops’ Committee on Migration designated the date as an annual day of prayer for survivors and victims of human trafficking. Later that year, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General at the Vatican, announced that the 2015 event will also be observed internationally.

Saint Josephine Bakhita was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and taken to Italy. Once Josephine received her freedom, she entered the religious life with the Canossian sisters and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering.

The day is intended to raise awareness and to encourage reflection on the violence and injustice that affect the numerous victims of trafficking. The observance is being promoted for all dioceses, parishes and church groups.

 

 

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