National Office for Vocation

Do not be afraid to accept this call. You will surely encounter difficulties and sacrifices, but you will be happy to serve, you will be witnesses of that joy that the world cannot give. - Pope John Paul II

Vocation comes from a Latin word meaning “calling”. Usually when we hear the word vocation, we think of the priesthood. However, every single person in the world is called by God to love and serve Him.....

Consecrated life is the Church’s way of referring to the wide range of opportunities for individuals to dedicate themselves to a life of prayer and service, often as sisters, nuns, brothers and monks.

Jesus calls many women and men to the vocation of marriage and being parents. Married couples promise to serve each other with love and to serve the whole Church. They enter into a life-long covenant of love.

The state of being single is what we’re all born into. For some people, the single state is their lifelong and stable response to the call of Christ.

Do not be afraid to accept this call. You will surely encounter difficulties and sacrifices, but you will be happy to serve, you will be witnesses of that joy that the world cannot give. - Pope John Paul II

Vocation comes from a Latin word meaning “calling”. Usually when we hear the word vocation, we think of the priesthood. However, every single person in the world is called by God to love and serve Him.....

Consecrated life is the Church’s way of referring to the wide range of opportunities for individuals to dedicate themselves to a life of prayer and service, often as sisters, nuns, brothers and monks.

Jesus calls many women and men to the vocation of marriage and being parents. Married couples promise to serve each other with love and to serve the whole Church. They enter into a life-long covenant of love.

The state of being single is what we’re all born into. For some people, the single state is their lifelong and stable response to the call of Christ.

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Paschal Uche to Train for the Priesthood

The student who greeted Benedict XVI on behalf of young people during the papal visit to Britain is to begin training for the priesthood. Read more about... Paschal Uche to Train for the Priesthood

New Rector Appointed to the Venerable English College in Rome

Mgr Philip Whitmore has been appointed as the new Rector of the Venerable English College, in succession to Mgr Nicholas Hudson. The handover will take place in mid-August. The Venerable English College is the Bishops' seminary in Rome training priests for ministry in the dioceses of England and Wales. Read more about... New Rector Appointed to the Venerable English College in Rome

New Facebook Page for COMPASS

As Compass, a discernment group for men and women between the ages of 20 and 35, celebrates its tenth year, a fresh new Facebook page is launched. You can view the new page here. Read more about... New Facebook Page for COMPASS

Letter to Seminarians from the Prefect of Congregation for the Clergy

A letter addressed to seminarians on the occasion of the day for the sanctification of priests has just been released by Cardinal Mauro Piacanza, the prefect of the Congregation of the Clergy. You can read the letter here. Read more about... Letter to Seminarians from the Prefect of Congregation for the Clergy

Pope Appoints New Bishop of East Anglia

Congratulations to Bishop Alan Hopes, who Pope Francis appointed today, 11th June, to become the fourth Bishop of East Anglia. You can read about his appointment here. Read more about... Pope Appoints New Bishop of East Anglia

Invocation North 2013

It isn't too late to go to Invocation North, which is taking place over the weekend of 14th-16th June at Ampleforth Abbey. The event will bring together young people looking to deepen their relationship with Christ and who wish to discern God's will for their lives. Read more about... Invocation North 2013

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WYD 2013

The National Office for Vocation is coordinating the English and Welsh participation in WYD Rio 2013.

What is a Vocation?

Jesus Christ

Within the Church ‘vocation’ is used in various ways so let’s clarify those different meanings as they apply to Christian living. Everybody has a vocation and discovering that vocation is a key step on the journey of faith.

Catenians

The National Office for Vocation, Bishops Conference and Vocations Directors of England and Wales are grateful to the Vocations Initiative of the Catenian Association who have generously funded the design and development of this website.

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