The Report on Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment is now available to order. The report has been written by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales in response to a worldwide consultation that is taking place in preparation for the Synod of the same name that is to take place in October 2018.

This report is aimed at those who work with and care for young people and aims to inspire conversation that will lead to new approaches in helping young people to hear God’s call.

Order your copy from www.cpo.org.uk

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.