We are offering a course this spring for those who would like to provide vocation guidance to discerners within the Catholic tradition. It will take place at Milleret House in Kensington, London on the following days:

Unit 1: Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st May 2018
Unit 2: Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th June 2018

The Diocese of East Anglia has 12 men studying for the priesthood – its highest number in 30 years.

Five men started their studies in September. They are based at six seminaries in three countries – Italy, Spain and England.

Fr Pat Cleary, vocations director, said one factor behind the rise in candidates was the priority placed on vocations by Bishop Alan Hopes, who was installed in the diocese five years ago.

Vocations Discernment Community, Hammersmith, London

One-year of personal and spiritual development and discerning your calling, led by the Augustinians. The community programme begins at the end of September each year (September-July). It is for men who will be working or studying in London but who would also like to look at the possibility of priesthood or religious life.

National Youth Sunday is looming fast, taking place on 26th November. The theme this year is ‘Something to Say’, in line with the synod next year on ‘Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment’. We are encouraging priests, chaplains and catechists to meet up with young people to hear what they have to say. Please visit www.nationalyouthsunday.org.uk for resources and to watch a short video of five young people who went to dinner with their parish priest.