Young Seekers Meetings: ‘From head to heart’

Thursday 27th June 2019

The Westminster Vocations Promotion Team has begun a new group called Young Seekers. Led by Fr Mike Maguire, the Assistant Vocations Promoter, this group aims to attract men in their late teens and early twenties to meet regularly and share their hopes and maybe their uncertainties about the call of the Lord.

The next meeting will be held on 27th June from 6.45pm until 8.30pm. The topic for the evening is ‘Lectio Divina’- listening with the ear of the heart.

Each session to end with night prayer, followed by a visit to the pub. For details, contact Fr Mike Maguire, Assistant Vocations Promoter at vocations@rcdow.org.uk.

New Vocation Seeker Group for Portsmouth Diocese

Portsmouth Diocese are launching a new discernment group for those wishing to explore what vocation God has planned for them to live out. Taking place the first Friday of the month, starting 2nd November from 7-9pm at Sacred Heart Church, Portland Street in Fareham. The evening will consist of sharing a meal together, prayer, reflection and friendship! If you’d like to come, please contact:

Rev. John Cooke on 01329 318 869 or at jcooke@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Mrs. Clare Ryan on 01329 318 869 or at cryan@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

Bishops’ Synod on Youth, Faith and Vocation Discernment

From 3rd – 28th October 2018, Catholic Bishops from around the world will meet in Rome to discuss and debate on the subject: “Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment”. Pope Francis chose this theme as he feels very strongly on the importance of addressing how the church helps and accompanies young people. Please keep the Synod in your prayers, that the Holy Spirit will guide the Bishops in shaping the future of the Church for young people.

For more information on the Synod, please click here.

Vocations Weekend at Dowry House

Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July 2019

England needs holy priests and religious to help re-evangelise our country. We invite all young adults to ask the question whether God is calling them to consider a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life. The weekend will be led by Fr John Armitage, rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and Sr Camilla from the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham. For more information please click here.

Taking place at Dowry House Retreat, 47-49 High Street, Walsingham, Norfolk NR22 6BZ.

Contact: dowryhouse@walsingham.org.uk or 01328 801018

A Seminarian’s Reflection

If you are someone considering the Catholic priesthood, you may be interested in reading a reflection by a seminarian who is about to enter his last year studying for the priesthood.

Ryan shares his observations and discoveries on his vocational journey so far, and gives some insights into seminary life. Please visit www.ukpriest.org/seminary-reflections to read his honest and engaging reflection.

Living Joyfully Adoremus

Adoremus, which was held last weekend in Liverpool, was a lovely occasion with many people saying what a positive atmosphere there was.

A fringe event called “Living Joyfully Adoremus” was held at St. Patrick’s church run by religious priests and sisters, who talked about what they do on a day-to-day basis and encouraged people to think about what God might be calling them to do with their lives. A good deal of networking was done and some interesting workshops shared.