Year of Prayer for Vocations

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…

Explore Priesthood – Come and See

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…

Year of Prayer for Vocations

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…

Discover Your Vocation

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…

Explore Priesthood – Come and See

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…

Vocations 2021 – 17th to 25th April

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…