The International Week of Prayer and Fasting (IWOPF) is a worldwide gathering of Catholics and other Christian communities dedicated to prayer, fasting, adoration, and acts of penance. It is co‑founded and hosted by Ted and Maureen Flynn and has been held for over 30 years.
According to IWOPF, the week is intended to:
♦ Pray for the conversion of all nations
♦ Defend life and the sanctity of marriage and family
♦ Seek peace and God’s mercy
♦ Support priests, vocations, and Church holiness The International Week of Prayer & FastingThe International Week of Prayer & Fasting
Dates: Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Theme: “God’s Influencers”.
How to Participate in the International week of prayer and fasting.
In‑Person Events
Opening Day: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Activities: Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Global Living Rosary, Confession, procession, relic of St. Carlo Acutis, and talks by Catholic speakers The International Week of Prayer & Fa
Virtual Events
Dates: Nov. 16–18, 2026 (free live on the day)
Access: Free live participation on event days via the IWOPF website. Live streams worldwide; All‑Access Pass available for on‑demand replays and audio.