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…
The Diocese of Derry Diocesan Vocations Council, with the blessing of Bishop McKeown, wishes to promote a Year of Prayer for Vocations, from 17 March 2022 until 17 March 2023. The Council would like to promote a culture of prayer for Vocations throughout the diocese. A recent survey reported that “80% of vocations come from…
Join an afternoon of exploring what vocation means in today’s society. Discover your call to the vocation of marriage, single life, priesthood, consecrated or religious life DATE: Sunday, 17th October 2021 TIME: 3:00pm VENUE: St Eugene’s Hall, Derry REGISTER: steugenes@btconnect.com or 028 7126 2894 An Introduction to the Day On Sunday, 17th October, St. Eugene’s…
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…
The annual celebration of Derry Diocesan Vocations Week has been extended this year to a nine-day festival of prayer, beginning Saturday, 17th April and concluding on Good Shepherd Sunday, 25th April. The theme for this year’s Vocations Week is based on “Patris Corde” (‘With a Father’s Heart.’), Pope Francis’ recent publication for the year of…
On Thursday, 14 January 2021 in St Pius X Church, Moville, Co Donegal, Fr Pat O’Hagan led a time of prayer, celebrating the life and vocation of Carlo Acutis. The ‘Holy Hour’ was broadcast on the parish webcam for the people of the parish, for the diocese and, thanks to the internet, for the whole…
“Be countercultural. Take a different way of looking at who we are as human beings and what we can become.” Listen to Bishop Mckeown’s message to us all on Vocations Sunday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4A7mig9Bmk “A vocation is the greatest gift you can have in your life. Do not be afraid to explore it.” Listen to Willy’s message to anyone considering a vocation to a religious life.
Good Shepherd Sunday – 3rd May 2020Pope Francis, Rome, Saint John Lateran – 8 March 2020, the Second Sunday of Lent. On 4 August last year, the 160th anniversary of the death of the Curé of Ars, I chose to write a letter to all those priests who daily devote their lives to the service of God’s people…