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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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 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…
DetailsJoin 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…
DetailsThe 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…
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