Attendees are the invited guests of the Bishop as a result of parishioners nominating them by name; young men they feel might be called to the priesthood via the Diocesan-wide "Called By Name" campaign.
The 4th Sunday of Easter, also called "Good Shepherd Sunday", is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the priesthood, deaconate, and religious and consecrated life. Parish communities are invited to have a time of Adoration to intentionally pray for vocations.