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A Festival with a difference!
2-4 July, Oscott College, Birmingham
Young Catholics gathered to look at their life choices at Invocation 2010. The event was aimed at young people aged 16-35 who were interested in deepening their relationship with God, and who may be thinking of becoming priests, religious sisters and brothers, nuns and monks. They were offered advice, workshops, and time for prayer.
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 As part of the universal Year for Priests which runs from 2009 to 2010, the Council for Clergy and the Catholic Communications Office of the Irish Bishops' Conference has produced five short video interviews with a cross-section of lay people on the subject of priesthood and what particular priests have meant in their lives. The DVD, which features contributions from Alice Taylor, George Hook, Ashleigh O‟Neill, Mickey Harte and David Begg, was launched on 16 August 2010 during the annual August retreats for priests (Intercession for Priests) at All Hallows College, Dublin.
The videos can be viewed by clcking here
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 The International Theological Convention " Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of the Priest", which takes place in Rome, over Thursday March 11 and Friday March 12, 2010 will be broadcast live on the internet. The event, promoted by the Congregation for the Clergy, will be held at the Aula Magna of the Pontifical Lateran University, and will be available by following the links on the web page www.annussacerdotalis.org. Communiqué on the Internet transmission of the International Theological Convention "Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of the Priest" Rome, March 11-12, 2010 We would like to inform you that the International Theological Convention "Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of the Priest", promoted by the Congregation for the Clergy, to be held at the Aula Magna of the Pontifical Lateran University on March 11-12 2010, will be transmitted on the web page www.annussacerdotalis.org, on which it will be possible to follow proceedings of the various conferences. |
MESSAGE FOR VOCATIONS SUNDAY
Vatican City, Feb 16, 2010
Pope Benedict released his message for the 47th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Tuesday. The message, written on the theme "Witness Awakens Vocations," speaks of the great importance of the witness of priests and religious for encouraging future vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
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US Vocations Awareness Week |
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'Ten Things That Promote Vocations'
 The Catholic Church of USA celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week January 10-16. To encourage Catholics to foster vocations, Father David Toups, author of a hugely successful book on Priestly Vocation, and interim director of the Office of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offers "Ten Things" Catholics can do to promote vocations to priesthood and religious life. The first five steps on this list are directed toward all Catholics. The second five are specifically an invitation to younger Catholics to consider saying "yes" to a religious vocation. |
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Early Vocations: Christmas Toy Ideas |
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It's never too early to get your child thinking about a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life. WeeBelievers.com has just the gift your little darling needs to shore up his/her commitment to the Catholic Church. Designed for ages 3-8 (according to the company Web Site) are two huggable plush vocation dolls ($29.99). They come complete with booklets about their lives and have been specially designed to encourage minority vocations. The priest doll is Fr. Juan Pablo and the nun is a morenita named Sr. Mary Clara.
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Vocations Podcast Worth A Listen |
 There are many methods of spreading the vocations message. This young man from Nashville has chosen to desgin and record this podcast to highlight vocations. While it is delivered in a casual and relaxed style, there are great insights from listening to the various contributors talk about how they discovered the Lord's call in their own life, but also what brought them to work in this ministry. |
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Vocation Poster Designer Interviewed |
 On November 17, Missy Scarlett, the designer of several "Year For Priests" posters will appear on the CatholicTV live talk show "This is the Day". One of Missy's best-known works is a vocations poster depicting a young, hip, priest in clerical robes which appears similar to the all-black outfit worn by "Neo" the character played by actor Keanu Reeves in the film "The Matrix".
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New Seminarians Begin Studies |
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Largest intake since 1999 and 20% increase on 2008
36 new seminarians are to commence studies for the priesthood for Irish dioceses this week. This represents an increase of more than 20% on 2008 when 30 men entered the priesthood for Irish dioceses.
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 The Catholic Church in Nigeria is recording a boom in the number of young persons interested in religious vocations, a cleric said on Sunday in Abuja. ``An increasing number of young persons have indicated interest to become priests and reverend sisters,'' Rev. Fr. Aloysius Udo, Associate Priest, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Nyanya, Abuja, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
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Rome Meeting for Vocations Service |
 The European Vocations Service (EVS) Annual Conference got underway in Rome on Thursday 2nd July with 5 delegates from ireland attending, including the national Co-Ordinator for Diocesan Vocations, Fr. Patrick Rushe. The Conference brings together 22 European Countries and will be studying the topic "Sowing the gospel of vocations: A calling and inviting word". |
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Positive Statistics Realeased |
 Rev. Fr. Dr. Micheál MacGréil launched his report on religious attitudes in the Republic 2007-2008 on Tuesday last in Maynooth. This is what he said about Vocations to the Priesthood and Sisterhood:Attitudes toward a vocation to the priesthood and the sisterhood were measured by means of a question replicated from the 1988-89 survey, i.e. “If you had a son/daughter and he/she came to you and said he/she had decided to become a priest/nun, how would you respond? The replies of respondents were quite supportive. Some 64% and 61% respectively would encourage their sons or daughters to pursue their vocations to the priesthood and religious life. |
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New Webpage For Year For Priests |
According to a decree made public today and signed by Cardinal James Francis Stafford and Bishop Gianfranco Girotti, O.F.M. Conv., respectively penitentiary major and regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, Benedict XVI will grant priests and faithful Plenary Indulgence for the occasion of the Year for Priests, which is due to run from 19 June 2009 to 19 June 2010 and has been called in honour of St. Jean Marie Vianney.
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Irish Times Article Highlights Priesthood |
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 Serving up a new vocation
Sean Corkery’s uncle was a chef and the young Cork man, fuelled by a passion for food, followed in his footsteps only to find that his true life path lay with the Church.
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Reflection on Saying 'Yes' |
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God May Be Calling YOU!
Each of them said "Yes" to a call that would alter their lives and change the entire world.
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National Co-Ordinator Reflects on the Work of A Vocation Director |
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 The Work of A Vocation Director:
Fr Patrick Rushe, National Co-ordinator for Diocesan Vocations, talks about the challenges involved in Vocations Ministry.
Link to the Catholic Bishops website by clicking here, or on the image to the left. |
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Pope's Message on Holy Thursday |
 Benedict XVI is urging priests to be holy by living the essence of their vocation, as reflected in the prayer of Christ, that his followers be consecrated in truth. The Pope said this in the homily of the Chrism Mass, which he concelebrated Thursday 9th April with the cardinals, bishops and priests of Rome. He told the ordained ministers, who renewed their priestly vows during the Mass, "The Lord asks for our sanctification, sanctification in truth." The Pontiff recalled the words of Jesus in his prayer for the Apostles and all priests: "For their sake I consecrate myself."
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 Saint Patrick's Seminary is delighted to announce for the first time, an OPEN DAY INVITATION to all men discerning a Vocation to the Catholic Priesthood. The Day is on Vocation Sunday, 3rd May 2009. |
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Anno Sacerdotale
Pope Benedict XVI announced that following the current “Year of St. Paul” the Church will observe a “Year for Priests”. Here are the initial details published by the Vatican Information Service:
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 A Year of Vocation busy persons’ retreat will be held in Dublin on Tuesday 7th April. The event has been structured such that people can drop in at any time during the course of that day and avail of access to the sacrament of Confession, or to a moment of private prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
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Trading card project designed to promote priesthood