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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsOn 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…
Details“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.
Details“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.
DetailsGood 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…
DetailsAs with every call, the Gospel speaks of an encounter, it is the loving initiative whereby God encounters us and invites us to be part of a great undertaking
DetailsAs with every call, the Gospel speaks of an encounter, it is the loving initiative whereby God encounters us and invites us to be part of a great undertaking
DetailsIn real life, shepherding is always hard work, often boring and sometimes dangerous and risky…
DetailsMy sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.
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