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17 seminarians begin studies for Priesthood

17 seminarians begin studies for Priesthood

Seventeen new seminarians are commencing their studies for priesthood studies for Irish dioceses, including two from Kildare & Leighlin.

Record number of Dominican novices in the USA

The Dominican Province of St. Joseph in the USA recently formally accepted 21 men as novices — the province’s largest novitiate class since 1966.  Read about how it came about.

“In Praise of Priests” videos

“In Praise of Priests” consists of five brief interviews with a cross-section of Irish lay people expressing their admiration for the contribution of a particular priest.

Tuam launches Vocations initiative

Tuam launches Vocations initiative

Tuam Archdiocese has a new online initiative and with accompanying literature to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The theme of this initiative is ‘One Life, One Call, One Response’

Poor Clares – Experience Weekend July 2010

Poor Clares – Experience Weekend July 2010

The Poor Clare Monastery, Carlow  invite young women discerning a religious vocation to a Monastic Experience weekend  from July 2nd to July 4th 2010.

Archbishop Dolan on Priestly identity

The archbishop of New York is urging priests to remember that their vocation is an identity, not simply a career, and thus it must be lived with holiness.

Interview with Jesuit Volunteer – Gavin Murphy

In this video Gavin Murphy who is part of the Jesuit Volunteer Community in Ballymun flats talks about why he joined the community and how it helped him discern his vocation.

Priesthood in Kildare & Leighlin

Priesthood in Kildare & Leighlin

Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin will host an afternoon for those interested in or curious about Priesthood in Kildare & Leighlin on Sunday 23rd May 2010.  All are welcome.

Interview with newly ordained deacon

Interview with newly ordained deacon

In podcast David Bairns, a newly ordained deacon, shares his insights into the ordination ceremony, and the challenges that lie ahead, for both himself and the Catholic church.

Maynooth Seminary Open Day 2010

Maynooth Seminary Open Day 2010

Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth will host an OPEN DAY on Vocation Sunday, 25th April 2010. This day gives young men considering priesthood as a way of life the opportunity to meet with seminarians and College staff.

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