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.

It is not necessary to notify or pre-book your intention to accept and there is no cost involved to you. You are very welcome to arrive on the day unannounced and anonymous, if you wish.

It is also not necessary to consult with your Parish Priest or a Diocesan Vocation Director.  All are welcome.

The Open Day begins in the afternoon at 14:30 and the itinerary is as follows;

14:30 Welcome Guests in Renehan Hall in the Seminary, with tea and coffee
14:50 Brief Introduction talk by a seminarist
15:00 Film 'A Day in the Life of a Seminarian'
15:30 President/Director of Formation deliver a Talk.
including Testimonies from some students on their discernment road and academic and non-academic backround to St Patrick's.
16:00 Question and Answers from the floor addressed to the Director/President and students
16:30 Tour of College including resident quarters
17:15 Mass
18:00 Supper in Pugin Hall and thanking all for attending.