Join the World AIDS Day Prayer Vigil, Dec. 1
Sign up below for a one-hour time slot during the 24-hour vigil for World AIDS Day.
World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year around the world. It is an opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have died, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention service.
Learn more about HIV/AIDS and World AIDS Day.
To mark the pivotal impact communities have had in shaping the HIV response, as well as global health at large, the theme of World AIDS Day 2023 is ‘Let communities lead’.
Join the 24-hour prayer vigil: Pray for those living with HIV and AIDS and for those whose lives were cut short due to HIV or AIDS. The vigil will begin at 12 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (U.S.) on Thursday, December 1.
Pray with and share the Maryknoll AIDS Task Force prayer.
Photo of Father Rick Bauer, MM, with AIDS patient.
12am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Susan Nagele |
Urbana |
United States |
Praying for Josephine who almost died of AIDS at age 17 in Kenya and for her three teenage children children who are all HIV negative. |
Ellen Nash |
Jersey City |
United States |
I will pray for my 2 brothers John and Bill and all those who have and are suffering from Aids. |
Pat Norberto |
Shrub Oak, NY |
United States |
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1am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Anonymous |
Highland, NY |
U.S. |
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2am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Nina Underwood |
Somerville, MA |
USA |
United in prayer & Action |
5am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Anonymous |
Washington |
United States of America |
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Anonymous |
Somerville |
USA |
Thank you for organizing this prayer |
6am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Rick Bauer, MM |
Washington DC |
United States |
We pray for all of those living with HIV, health workers around the world, and the scientists and researchers who work for a cure and a vaccine. |
Susan Gunn |
Washington, DC |
United States |
In memory of my friend Tony and all who feel alone because of a HIV/AIDS diagnosis. May love and compassion always guide our steps in dealing with this illness, including renewal of funding for PEPFAR. |
Martin Zatsick |
Pittsburgh |
United States |
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7am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Rosemary Everett |
Campbell |
United States |
I will pray for all who have died of. Aids and those suffering from it now. |
Deborah Kair |
Hartsdale |
United States |
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Dee Smith |
Pajapita |
Guatemala |
I will be praying here in our HIV hospice facilita for all our desease residentes and their loved ones |
8am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Anonymous |
Portage |
United States |
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Ruth Maier |
rochester NY |
United States |
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Suzanne Moore |
Maryknoll |
USA |
For colleagues suffering |
9am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Dietgard Hunsley |
Eugene, OR |
USA |
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Val Keller |
Washington |
United States |
Prayers for those who have died, their families and friends, those diagnosed, caregivers and the world wide medical and research teams working toward eradicating this disease. |
Veronica Schweyen |
Croton on Hudson |
United States |
I support the vigil! |
10am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Dominica Lo Bianco |
Aston |
USA |
I am happy to join in Round the Clock prayer for Aids victims. Thanks. |
Sr. Marie Lucey |
Greenbelt |
United States |
I will pray the Maryknoll prayer. Thank you. |
Susan Nagele |
Urbana |
United States |
In memory of nurse Onesimu Juma Taban who died in Sudan March 1995 and for the children we treated who continue to live with the disease. |
Jessica Sun |
Jersey City |
United States |
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11am
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Ed Dugrenier |
Wynantskill |
United States |
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Veronica Schweyen |
Croton on hudson |
USA |
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John Sivalon |
Scranton |
USA |
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12pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Therese Mierswa |
Ridgewood |
USA |
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Maria Orlandini |
Washington |
United States |
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1pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Ramona Oppenheim |
Ossining |
USA |
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Sr. Lucille Souza |
NEW YORK |
United States |
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2pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Aline Antil |
Manchester, NH |
United States |
Thank You for taking this initiative ! |
David Butel |
Kansas City |
United States |
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Anonymous |
AKRON |
United States |
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Anonymous |
Akron, OH |
United States |
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Ellen McDonald |
Maryknoll |
USA |
Thank you for organizing this prayer chain! |
Josie P |
Jersey City |
United States |
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Cathy Rowan |
Bronx |
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3pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Patricia Oetting |
Barefoot Bay, Florida |
USA |
I have been a nurse since 1963, working 17 years in the Emergency Room. Needless to say I was taking care of patients with AIDS a while before we even had an idea of what it was, how it was spread, etc. Yes, it was scary.
Many people were afraid that I would bring an illness to them, so I had to often just be a bit quiet about the whole medical condition. Even some staff were afraid. It was so sad.
I made good friends with the ones who had the symptoms and word spread that they should ask for Patricia to take care of them, and they would not mind waiting.
It was a special time for sure.
Some years later I had moved and actually worked on a unit at a hospital were we called it ISU: the Immuno-suppressed unit. We knew what AIDS was and in those eight bed unit, families, friends, etc, got to share fears etc with each other. So it was a "good way of helping and teaching.
I felt honored that they trusted me and could ask me anything. And they knew I cared and prayed for them...I am blessed.
Patricia |
John Sivalon |
Clarks Summit |
usa |
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4pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Joneen Keuler |
Milwaukee |
United States |
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Ted Miles |
Baltimore |
United States |
I pray for all those who have been directly affected by HIV and AIDS, especially those who have passed on, those who have lost loved ones, and those currently living with HIV. May our prayers and activism lead to increased research, increased access to healthcare, an end to stigmas and increased compassion and care toward those living with HIV or AIDS, and a deeper appreciation for all who have helped achieve the victories won. |
6pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Charlotte Cook |
Silver Spring |
United States |
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7pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Anonymous |
Silver Spring |
USA |
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8pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Susana Nchubiri |
Maryknoll |
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9pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Anonymous |
Brooklyn |
USA |
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10pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Anonymous |
New York |
US |
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11pm
Name |
City |
Country |
Comment |
Anonymous |
Highland |
US |
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