Diocesan Vocations

A Monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II in 2004 for the people to pray for an increase in Vocations will be brought to Ireland and visit 12 dioceses between Mon 18 and Fri 29 November. Further information will be available on vocations.ie

The National Vocations Office will hold an open day "Exploring Priesthood" for men who are over the age of 18 on Sunday 10th November 2024 in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. You can register to attend by clicking: vocations.ie/exploring/

Vocations office to host open-days for men interested in priesthood @NVocations ⬇️ catholicnews.ie/vocations-offi…

The National Vocations Office will run three open days in Dublin, Galway and Thurles during October & November for men over the age of 18 who wish to take the first step in exploring Priesthood. Information and registration form can be found on vocations.ie/exploring

There will be a Vocations Day (for those considering diocesan priesthood) in St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana, Co Donegal on Sunday, 8th September from 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Anyone interested should contact the Diocesan Vocations Director – Fr. Pat O’Hagan by email: pgoh2111@gmail.com

On 📺 @RTEOne at 22.35 Bishop Brendan Leahy of @limerickdiocese will be a panelist on @RTEUpfront with @KatieGHannon to discuss the changing social environment within which priests minister in Ireland today, and future challenges @synodalpathway @NVocations #TakeTheRiskForChrist

Art for Vocations - calling all artists - would you like to support the Year for Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood by exhibiting a piece of your art? Email: Info@vocations.ie

Ireland’s favourite Saint is no longer lost!!! Thank you @BishopDNulty @KANDLEi for inviting us to reflect on the faith example set by saints, and on the importance of praying to saints to intercede for our intentions. #StAnthony we❤️you! 🙏@NPAIE

Join us to Pray for Vocations on Reek Sunday (30th July) on the summit of Croagh Parrick.

The Diocese of Cork and Ross are having a "Come and See" afternoon in Mardyke House, Cork on Sunday 2nd July from 2 pm to 5 pm. Email vocations@corkandross.org to register.

"This year we are delighted to be promoting vocations to the priesthood ..." Bishop Phonsie Cullinan #taketheriskforChrist more info about the Year for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood at vocations.ie @NVocations

"... this is my conviction, once you meet Jesus Christ, you cannot remain the same ..." AB Rino Fisichella @Evange_en speaking ahead of the Vocations & Evangelisation Conference in Maynooth last week @CatholicBishops @NVocations

The Hook of Faith is launching a webinar titled 'TAKE THE RISK FOR CHRIST' to launch the 'Year of Vocation for the Diocesan Priesthood' with Mgr. Stephen Rossetti and Bishop Phonsie Cullinan. 🗓️Friday, May 5 🕖 8.00 pm E-mail thehookoffaith@gmail.com to register!

Panel of speakers announced for "Priesthood in a Synodal Church " conference in Maynooth on April 25th vocations.ie/conference/

The Pro-Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelisation, Archbishop Rino Fisichella will be the keynote speaker at a conference in Maynooth on Evangelisation and Vocation. Visit our website to find out more and reserve a place. vocations.ie/conference/

Fr Willie Purcell and Deacon Eric visited Knock this week. May Our Lady of Knock inspire many to follow her Son as priests, permanent deacons and religious. Let us pray earnestly for an increase in #vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate and religious life.

Pleased to be able to assure Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, Apostolic Visitator for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic faithful here, of the ongoing prayers and support of the people of #Ireland for the people of his country and all who are caught up in war and violence there

Keep in your prayers today our young people who are receiving important exam results. #Alevel #ASLevel #ComeHolySpirit to guide them in their next steps with wisdom, fortitude, right judgement. Thanks to all who have supported them to home and school.