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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:42:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2006-2010 chancellor@kandle.ie (Kildare & Leighlin Diocese) chancellor@kandle.ie (Kildare & Leighlin Diocese) posts 1440 kandle, church, diocese, parish, prayer, liturgy, music, communications, A range of interviews and reflections about church life and social issues hosted by the Diocese of Kildare Leighlin (RC Diocese in Ireland) Kildare & Leighlin Diocese Kildare & Leighlin Diocese chancellor@kandle.ie No no http://www.kandle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/KandLe_rss.jpg http://www.kandle.ie 144 144 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/30/permanent-diaconate-in-kl/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/30/permanent-diaconate-in-kl/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:12 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=5321 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/30/permanent-diaconate-in-kl/feed/ 0 10:59 Following a great response, seven men have been selected by our diocese to go forward to the next stage of training.nbsp; Podcast This interview, broadcast on ... Following a great response, seven men have been selected by our diocese to go forward to the next stage of training.nbsp; Podcast This interview, broadcast on 'God send Sunday' on KFM, gives a background to the permanent diaconate. Update - June 2009 Our invited interested parties to apply for the Permanent Diaconate in Autumn 2008. The expression of interest was very encouraging. Seven men have now been accepted into a propaedeutic year which is a year of discernment. This will be followed by three years of formation and training. Applications for the permanent diaconate are now closed in this diocese and will re-open again the present candidates have completed their training. Vocations director Rev. Ruairi O’Domhnaill Newbridge, Co. Kildare Tel: 045-434069nbsp; Mobile: 083-3343744 Permanent Diaconate The diaconate is an ordained ministry which traces its origins back to Apostolic times. As part of a process of renewal of ministries in the Church, both lay and ordained, the Second Vatican Council decided to restore the diaconate as a distinct ministry. Permanent deacons are not ‘substitute priests', nor are they intended to take the place of religious, or of lay ministers. It is permanent in the sense that it is not simply a stage on the way to priesthood, and those who are ordained will serve as deacons. The principal responsibilities of the deacon is to exercise a ministry of charity; to proclaim the Gospel; assist the priest at the celebration at the Eucharist and at the celebrations of baptism and marriage; and, to preside at funerals. It is open to married and single men to apply.nbsp; A married man who is ordained a deacon is expected to honour his marriage commitment. The Church will not ordain the man unless his wife gives her consent in writing. Deacons who are widowed must also observe the norm of celibacy. However, the widow of a deacon may marry with the Church's blessings. Single men ordained to the diaconate, whether preparing for the priesthood or not, must take a vow of celibacy. They are not allowed to marry. The sacrament of holy orders is irrevocable. It is extremely important that the discernment of a call be confirmed prior to ordination. Introduction of Permanent Diaconate in Ireland In October 2000 the Irish Episcopal Conference decided "in the light of the pastoral needs of the Church in Ireland" that the time was now right for the restoration of the permanent diaconate. The bishops applied to the Holy See for permission to establish the permanent diaconate in Ireland. Some years previously (in 1998) the Holy See had published a number of documents which were intended to form the basis for the better regulation of the permanent diaconate, which had developed quite differently in different countries. The Irish bishops were asked to prepare a National Directory and Norms based on the documents of the Holy See, outlining the "terms and conditions" under which it was proposed to establish the permanent diaconate in Ireland. The draft National Directory and Norms for Ireland was sent to Rome for approval in December 2002, and the final document received the approval of the Congregation for Catholic Education in July 2005. In 2006 the Episcopal Conference published The Permanent Diaconate - National Directory and Norms for Ireland. The document outlines the historical origins of the diaconate and how it came to be restored. It explores the ministry of deacons in the modern Church, and outlines how they should be selected and formed for their ministry. It is a matter for the Bishop of a particular diocese to establish the permanent diaconate in that diocese. Deacons are typically appointed to a parish near their home, and entrusted by their bishop with specific responsibilities. Some deacons may take on specialised ministries which are in keeping with their gifts and experience. Most deacons will exercise a part-time voluntary ministry, but expenses ass... God,Send,Sunday,,Podcasts,,Vocations Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/11/de-stress-your-life/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/11/de-stress-your-life/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:29:52 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9837 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/11/de-stress-your-life/feed/ 0 6:57 Fr. Pat Collins, a Vincentian priest who has written extensively on the subject of stress spoke to Eileen Good (RNN). Podcast nbsp; // This interview ... Fr. Pat Collins, a Vincentian priest who has written extensively on the subject of stress spoke to Eileen Good (RNN). Podcast nbsp; // This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) on 31 May 2009. God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/10/devotion-to-the-sacred-heart/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/10/devotion-to-the-sacred-heart/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:21:54 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9831 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/10/devotion-to-the-sacred-heart/feed/ 0 6:41 The month of June is traditionally associated with Devotion to the Sacred Heart. Elizabeth Foley of the Messenger Magazine told Eileen Good (RNN) about ... The month of June is traditionally associated with Devotion to the Sacred Heart. Elizabeth Foley of the Messenger Magazine told Eileen Good (RNN) about how the devotion is reflected in the hundreds of letters that arrive into the office of the Messenger every week. Podcast This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) on 31 May 2009. God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/05/fr-paddy-byrne-talks-to-god-send-sunday/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/05/fr-paddy-byrne-talks-to-god-send-sunday/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:07:09 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9720 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/06/05/fr-paddy-byrne-talks-to-god-send-sunday/feed/ 0 11:27 Fr. Paddy Byrne, curate in Bagenalstown and regular 'blogger' here on Kandle.ie spoke to the God Send Sunday team about two of his recent articles ... Fr. Paddy Byrne, curate in Bagenalstown and regular 'blogger' here on Kandle.ie spoke to the God Send Sunday team about two of his recent articles 'Celebrating Marriage in a New Way'nbsp; and 'The darkest hour comes before the dawn'. Podcast This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 30 May 2009. Fr Paddy Byrne also has a weekly column in the Nationalist Papers. Click here to viewnbsp; Fr. Paddys Blogs God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/30/pieta-house-a-suicide-prevention-service/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/30/pieta-house-a-suicide-prevention-service/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 00:07:04 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9574 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/30/pieta-house-a-suicide-prevention-service/feed/ 0 8:17 Sadly we live in a time where some people feel despair and suicide is an ever increasing tragedy in our country.nbsp; Joan Freeman of Pieta ... Sadly we live in a time where some people feel despair and suicide is an ever increasing tragedy in our country.nbsp; Joan Freeman of Pieta House, the centre of Prevention of Self Harm and Suicide in Lucan talks to God Send Sunday about the services provided. Podcast This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 24 May 2009. God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/22/diocesan-pauline-pilgrimage-turkey/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/22/diocesan-pauline-pilgrimage-turkey/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 09:02:06 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9374 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/22/diocesan-pauline-pilgrimage-turkey/feed/ 0 7:28 Listen to a report on the recent diocesan pilgrimage to Turkey in honour of the Pauline year and view a gallery of images of the ... Listen to a report on the recent diocesan pilgrimage to Turkey in honour of the Pauline year and view a gallery of images of the trip. Podcast nbsp; This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 17 May 2009. Fr Sean Maher (group leader) reports on the recent trip to Turkey undertaken by 30 pilgrims from the diocese. Gallery [gallery=24] Itinerary Earliest footsteps of St Paul Tuesday 28 April – Thursday 7 May 2009 Tuesday 28 April 2009 Departed Dublin via Istanbul to Adana Wednesday 29 April Drive by coach to Antakya: visit to include Daphne, Seleucia, St Simeon’s Monastery and Titus’ tunnel. Thursday 30 April Continue Antakya visit, beginning with Mass in the Cave of St Peter; Archaeological Museum. Drive westward to Adana, noting Iskenderun (another Alexandria) and the Syrian Gates en route. Friday 1 May Visit Tarsus, birthplace of Paul (and where Cleopatra met Marc Antony). Continue the journey toward Silifk (another Seleucia), via Mersin and St Thecla’s Church. Explore Olba, the ancient Greco-Roman and Byzantine site of Diocaesarea in Cilicia. Saturday 2 May Drive to Konya, via Karaman. Possibly visit Alahan (Byzantine Monastery with a C5 Church and a C6 Church). Visit Derbe. Sunday 3 May Mass at St Paul’s Church. Visited Mevlana complex. Visited Catal Huyuk, currently the oldest Neolithic site worldwide (c. 6500 BCE), attesting to the earliest forms of civilization. Monday 4 May Visited the Greco-Roman complexes of Perge, Aspendos and Side. Following in the footsteps of St Paul in this coastal section of the Pamphylia district. Tuesday 5 May Tour of Antalya’s old city: Hadrian’s Arch; Fifth-century Byzantine Church; Fluted Minaret (Yivli Minare – 1230 AD); Crusader remains; Archaeological Museum (one of the top five museums in Turkey). Wednesday 6 May Visited Termessos and the wonderful Greco-Roman Mediterranean sites ofnbsp; Phaelis and Olympos. Time by the Mediterranean coast. Thursday 7 May Departed from Antalya Airport via Istanbul to Dublin God,Send,Sunday,,KL,News,,Pauline,Year Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/22/liam-lawton-healing-song/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/22/liam-lawton-healing-song/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 06:58:14 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=8463 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/22/liam-lawton-healing-song/feed/ 2 0:20 Listen to a 'God Send Sunday' interview with Fr. Liam Lawton about his new collection of music called Healing Song and Choir Workshops in Graiguecullen ... Listen to a 'God Send Sunday' interview with Fr. Liam Lawton about his new collection of music called Healing Song and Choir Workshops in Graiguecullen and Clane in May.nbsp; Podcast nbsp; // This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 17 May 2009. Listen to short clip from track - There Are Many Rooms Healing Song Liturgical and Sacred Music Composer Fr. Liam Lawton is launching a new collection of music called Healing Song. This is a collection of liturgical songs based on the theme of Healing. It includes music for Sunday Liturgy, music for Healing of the Sick, music for Funerals and Weddings and music of Praise and Thanksgiving to God. Choir workshops In conjunction with the launch Liam will conduct a series of Choir Workshops throughout the country; including Graiguecullen - St. Clare's Church on Thursday, 14th May at 8pm Clane - St. Patrick #38; St. Bridget's Church on Friday, 29th May at 8pm. Each participant will receive a Book of the new music which includes Piano and Choir Parts with Guitar Chording. CD's of the new music will also be available. Bookings Admission to Workshop -nbsp; € 20 (incl. book of the new music) Bookings for Graiguecullen #38; Clane through Christine at Faith Development Services Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street, Carlow Tel: 059-9164084 Fax: 059-9164020 Emailnbsp; fds@kandle.ie Gallery of Liam Lawton's Albums Click on thumbnail to see full size image [gallery=22] Liam Lawton - biography Fr. Liam Lawton was given the opportunity by the late Bishop Ryannbsp; to pursue his music ministry full-time; a ministry that Bishop Moriarty has continued to endorse and support. Click on the following link to read about his path to becoming an internationally acclaimed composer and performer. Liam Lawton - Biography God,Send,Sunday,,KL,News,,Liam,Lawton Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/20/benemerenti-dessie-marron/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/20/benemerenti-dessie-marron/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 12:05:09 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9360 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/20/benemerenti-dessie-marron/feed/ 0 7:16 In this podcast listen to an interview with Dessie Marron from Clane Parish, a recent recipient of the Benemerenti MedalEvery town has its iconic figures, ... In this podcast listen to an interview with Dessie Marron from Clane Parish, a recent recipient of the Benemerenti MedalEvery town has its iconic figures, the individual that everyone know and the village of Clane has a man who has been instrumental in founding the Tennis and Badmington Clubs and Clane Musical Society.nbsp; His name is Dessie Marron, Lord Mayor of Clane and a recent recipient of the Benemerenti Medal. Dessie is also a trustee of the GAA, secretary of Clane Local Development and still manages to find time to sing in the choir of his local church where he has been a member for over 60 years. Podcast nbsp; This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 10 May 2009 God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/18/cheshire-homes-ireland/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/18/cheshire-homes-ireland/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 08:42:54 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9276 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/18/cheshire-homes-ireland/feed/ 0 5:45 Cheshire Ireland provides a range of supported accommodation, respite and other services to adults with physical disabilities.nbsp;nbsp; Mags Lynette who works at the Newbridge Residence ... Cheshire Ireland provides a range of supported accommodation, respite and other services to adults with physical disabilities.nbsp;nbsp; Mags Lynette who works at the Newbridge Residence tells God Send Sunday all about the organisation. Podcast nbsp; This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 10 May 2009. God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/08/niall-mellon-township-trust-hard-hat-day/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/08/niall-mellon-township-trust-hard-hat-day/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 23:39:28 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=9000 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/08/niall-mellon-township-trust-hard-hat-day/feed/ 0 8:52 The Niall Mellon Township Trust has been building homes for impoverished people for the last 7 years.nbsp; On Friday 8th May they are holding their ... The Niall Mellon Township Trust has been building homes for impoverished people for the last 7 years.nbsp; On Friday 8th May they are holding their Flag Day.nbsp; Dominic Loughran, Director of Operations for the trust in South Africa gives details. Podcast nbsp; This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 3 May 2009. [caption id="attachment_9002" align="alignnone" width="539" caption="The Oliphant family receiving the keys to their new home in Mbekweni, March 2009"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_9003" align="alignnone" width="539" caption="The Volunteers"][/caption] God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/07/encouraging-young-people-to-weekly-mass/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/07/encouraging-young-people-to-weekly-mass/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 09:21:33 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=8995 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/05/07/encouraging-young-people-to-weekly-mass/feed/ 0 7:17 Now that we are in the month of May, the time when thousands of children make their First Holy Communion.nbsp; It is a time of ... Now that we are in the month of May, the time when thousands of children make their First Holy Communion.nbsp; It is a time of great celebration for the schools and families, but are we encouraging our young people to our weekly Masses in general? Karen Fitzgerald who is involved in Clane Parish Family Mass Group and also with the First Holy Communion Programme spoke to God Send Sunday on the issue. Podcast nbsp; This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) onnbsp; 3 May 2009. God,Send,Sunday Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/28/easter-numbers-increase/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/28/easter-numbers-increase/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:15:03 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=8644 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/28/easter-numbers-increase/feed/ 0 7:03 Following a recent article in the Irish Catholic titled 'Recession Bounce in Easter Mass Numbers', Deputy Editor of the newspaper, Michael Kelly spoke the the ... Following a recent article in the Irish Catholic titled 'Recession Bounce in Easter Mass Numbers', Deputy Editor of the newspaper, Michael Kelly spoke the the God Send Sunday Team about the topic.nbsp; This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) on 26th April 2009. Subcribe to The Irish Catholic source - www.irishcatholic.ie The Irish Catholic, published weekly, provides a lively mix of news, analysis and informed commentary about the Church and social issues as they affect Ireland and the wider-world. The Irish Catholic was founded in 1888 by T.D. Sullivan, a former Lord Mayor of Dublin.nbsp; It became part of The Agricultural Trust stable of newspapers in June 2006. To order your weekly copy of The Irish catholic contact: Eileen Regan at: Tel: 01-427 6486 Fax: 01-427 6450 Email: subscriptions@irishcatholic.ie Download Irish Catholic subscription form and post it to: The Irish Catholic FREEPOST The Irish Farm Centre Bluebell Dublin 12 Subscription Rates (all rates are quoted include packaging and postal charges for 52 weeks or 26 weeks) Ireland 6 Monthsnbsp; €55.00 1 Year €110.00 UK €135.00 European Union €135.00 Rest of the World €135.00 God,Send,Sunday,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/28/punchestown-kidney-research-fund-charity-race/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/28/punchestown-kidney-research-fund-charity-race/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:56:12 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=8600 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/28/punchestown-kidney-research-fund-charity-race/feed/ 0 10:55 James Nolan from Punchestown Kidney Research Fund highlights the importance of Donor Cards and gives details of the most recent fundraising event for the cause. ... James Nolan from Punchestown Kidney Research Fund highlights the importance of Donor Cards and gives details of the most recent fundraising event for the cause. This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) on 26th April 2009. God,Send,Sunday,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/17/easter-today/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/17/easter-today/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:24:26 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=8178 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/17/easter-today/feed/ 0 6:35 The great feast of the Christian Calendar but it seems to make less of an impression on people than Christmas.nbsp; The God Send Sunday team ... The great feast of the Christian Calendar but it seems to make less of an impression on people than Christmas.nbsp; The God Send Sunday team give their views.nbsp; This interview was broadcast on ‘God Send Sunday’ on KFM on the 12 April 2009 (Easter Sunday) God,Send,Sunday,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/17/our-church-sacristans/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/17/our-church-sacristans/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:09:19 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=8169 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/04/17/our-church-sacristans/feed/ 0 4:22 The day to day running of our Churches involves many people.nbsp; The Church Sacristan is one of them.nbsp; They are vital to the smooth running ... The day to day running of our Churches involves many people.nbsp; The Church Sacristan is one of them.nbsp; They are vital to the smooth running of Church events.nbsp; Michael Wallace, Church Sacristan in Clane Parish talks about how he became Sacristan and his experiences.nbsp; This interview was broadcast on ‘God Send Sunday’ on KFM on the 12 April 2009 (Easter Sunday) God,Send,Sunday,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/18/st-conleths-youth-group/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/18/st-conleths-youth-group/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:20:59 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=7500 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/18/st-conleths-youth-group/feed/ 0 6:15 St. Conleth's Youth Group in Newbridge Parish was set up in September 2008. Three members of the group give details as to the activites the ... St. Conleth's Youth Group in Newbridge Parish was set up in September 2008. Three members of the group give details as to the activites the group are involved in and upcoming events.nbsp; This interview was broadcast on ‘God Send Sunday’ on KFM on 15th Marchnbsp; 2009 God,Send,Sunday,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/17/designer-dig-for-charity-at-barberstown-castle/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/17/designer-dig-for-charity-at-barberstown-castle/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:14:30 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=7492 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/17/designer-dig-for-charity-at-barberstown-castle/feed/ 0 4:16 Due to popular demand, the designer dig team have reunited to organise another special fashion sale with the very generous co-operation of Barberstown Castle, a ... Due to popular demand, the designer dig team have reunited to organise another special fashion sale with the very generous co-operation of Barberstown Castle, a 2 day fashion event on Saturday April 11th andnbsp;Sunday April 12th 2009. This interview was broadcast on ‘God Send Sunday’ on KFM on 15th March 2009 The charities which will benefit from the proceeds are :- Console www.console.ie and Clane Local Development youth services. www.cld.clane.net www.kys.ie God,Send,Sunday,,KL,News,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/13/maynooth-seminary-open-day/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/13/maynooth-seminary-open-day/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:45:57 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=7423 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/13/maynooth-seminary-open-day/feed/ 0 9:40 Men considering a vocation to the priesthood are invited to attend an open day on 3rd May in St Patrick's College Maynooth - which is ... Men considering a vocation to the priesthood are invited to attend an open day on 3rd May in St Patrick's College Maynooth - which is Vocations Sunday. nbsp; // // This interview was broadcast on God Send Sunday (KFM) on 26th April 2009. source -www.maynoothcollege.ie/seminary Open Day invitiation - 3rd May 2009 Click on link to download open day poster Saint Patrick's Seminary is delighted to announce for the first time, an OPEN DAY invitiation to all men discerning a Vocation to the Catholic Priesthood.nbsp; The Day is on Vocation Sunday, 3rd May 2009 which marks the end of the 'Year of Vocation'. It is not necessary to notify or pre-book your intention to accept and there is no cost involved to you. You are very welcome to arrive on the day unannounced and anonymous, if you wish.nbsp; It is also not necessary to consult with your Parish Priest or a Diocesan Vocation Director,whose attendance is optional but all are welcome. Open Day schedule The Open Day begins in the afternoon at 14:30 and the itinerary is as follows; 14:30 Welcome Guests in Renehan Hall in the Seminary, with tea and coffee 14:50 Brief Introduction talk by a seminarist 15:00 Film 'A Day in the Life of a Seminarian' 15:30 President/Director of Formation deliver a Talk. Testimonies from some students on their discernment road and academic and non-academic backround to St Patrick's. 16:00 Question and Answers from the floor addressed to the Director/President and students 16:30 Tour of College including resident quarters 17:15 Mass 18:00 Supper in Pugin Hall and thanking all for attending. Open Day - further information If further information is required please email seminary.openday@may.ie Vocations in Kildare #38; Leighlin Diocese If you wish to know about the path to priesthood in this diocese, please feel free to contact Fr. Ruairi o Domhnaill Tel:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; 045 434069 Email: ruairiodomhnaill@eircom.net There a range of articles about vocation on this website, including some adidio interviews Click on link to access the Vocations section on Kandle.ie Click on the Vocations tag to see all vocations material from across this website Permanent Diaconate Men interested in becoming candidates for the permanent diaconate for service in our diocese are also welcome to contact Fr Ruairi. Click on link for more information about Permanent Diaconate in K#38;L Prayer to know my vocation My Lord and my God, you are Love itself, the source of all love and goodness. Out of love you created me to know you, to love you, and to serve you in a unique way, as no one else can. I believe that you have a plan for my life, that you have a mission in your Kingdom reserved for me alone. Lord grant me the light of grace I need to see the next step in Your plan; grant me the generosity necessary to follow your call; and grant me the courage required to take up my cross and to follow you. Show me your will, O gentle and eternal God, and help me to say with Mary, “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” Let me say with Jesus, “Let not my will be done, but yours.” Amen. God,Send,Sunday,,National,News,,Vocations Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/05/novena-to-our-lady-in-monasterevin/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/05/novena-to-our-lady-in-monasterevin/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:11:27 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=7135 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/03/05/novena-to-our-lady-in-monasterevin/feed/ 0 4:12 An interview with Fr. Liam Merrigan, parish priest of Monasterevin about the Novena which began on Wednesday 4th March. // This interview was ... An interview with Fr. Liam Merrigan, parish priest of Monasterevin about the Novena which began on Wednesday 4th March. // This interview was broadcast on ‘God Send Sunday’ on KFM on 1st Marchnbsp; 2009 Further Details The Novena to Our Lady of Perputal Help will be held during the Lenten period, starting on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.nbsp; The theme for this year's novena is 'Hope in a Time of Change'. The speakers will be: Wednesday, March 4, Brian Cody, Manager of Kilkenny Hurling Team. Wednesday, March 11, Alice Leahy, Director of TRUST. Wednesday, March 18, Fr Liam Lawton, International Music Composer. Wednesday, March 25, Rotimi Adebari, Mayor of Portlaoise. Wednesday, April 1, Micheal O Muricheartaigh, RTE GAA Presenter. Wednesday, April 8, Fr Peter McVerry. Tireless worker for the rights of the under privileged. God,Send,Sunday,,KL,News,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No http://www.kandle.ie/2009/02/27/margaret-farrell-ceist-a-discussion-on-lent/ http://www.kandle.ie/2009/02/27/margaret-farrell-ceist-a-discussion-on-lent/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:16:41 +0000 'God Send Sunday' (KFM) http://www.kandle.ie/?p=7085 http://www.kandle.ie/2009/02/27/margaret-farrell-ceist-a-discussion-on-lent/feed/ 0 7:47 An interview with Margaret Farrell, Ceist (Catholic Education An Irish Schools Trust) on Lent. nbsp; This interview was broadcast on ‘God Send Sunday’ ... An interview with Margaret Farrell, Ceist (Catholic Education An Irish Schools Trust) on Lent. nbsp; This interview was broadcast on ‘God Send Sunday’ on KFM on 22 Februarynbsp; 2009 God,Send,Sunday,,Podcasts Kildare Leighlin Diocese no No