Discernment Retreat for Diocesan Priesthood – 6–8 March 2026 The Diocese of Derry invites men who are prayerfully considering a call to diocesan priesthood to a Discernment Retreat taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th March 2026 at Drumalis Retreat House. Rooted in Scripture — “They left everything at once and followed him” (Luke…

A gathering for anyone considering a vocation to diocesan priesthood will take place in Waterside Parish Hall on Sunday, 24 August 2025. Anyone interested in attending is welcome to the 12:30pm Mass in St Columb’s Church, 32 Chapel Road, Derry BT47 2BB, followed by refreshments in the Hall. Bishop McKeown hopes to be there along…

If you are a Catholic man over the age of 18 and would like to find out more about being a diocesan priest, come to our open day in UCD. To find out more about the day and to register interest, go to: https://vocations.ie/exploring-oct12/ There has never been a better time to be a Diocesan…

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 We pray that the men called to serve the diocese of Derry as priests…

The diocese of Derry is currently celebrating a Year of Prayer for Vocations. We believe in the power of prayer and in the power of the Holy Spirit to move hearts and minds to consider a priestly or religious vocation. The diocesan Vocations Council focuses on vocations to the priesthood for the diocese and is always…

The Diocese of Derry is hosting its annual ‘Come and See’ Day for those interested in exploring the life and spirituality of a diocesan priest. Hear at first hand, the work and role of a Priest The ‘Come and See’ day is open to those who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood, and will…