The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration designated February 8 as an annual day of prayer for survivors and victims of human trafficking. February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering.
For more information and resources:
http://www.usccb.org/about/anti-trafficking-program/index.cfm
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/human-tra…
http://www.usccb.org/about/anti-trafficking-program/upload/Anti-Traffic…
http://www.usccb.org/about/anti-trafficking-program/become-a-shepherd-t…