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.

Seminarian Francis Thomas witnessed his testimony on how he ended up studying for the priesthood whilst on a pilgrimage in Lourdes recently. Read his encouraging vocation story entitled, ‘Will you be the next Mary Lee?’ by clicking here.

In advance of World Youth Day in Panama (22th-27th January 2019), Pope Francis addresses young people on not being afraid of what God has in store for their lives. His address is based on the theme for WYD, which is the Angel Gabriel’s reassurance to Mary: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” To read Pope Francis’s address please click here.

Congratulations to Philip Carr, Anthony Kelly and Carl Mugan, who were ordained to the priesthood at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ The King, Liverpool, on Saturday 7th July 2018.  Let us pray for them in their new ministry, and that the Lord calls more men to serve Him in this way. For photos of the ordinations, please click here.

Congratulations to Fr Rick Fernandez, who on Saturday 30th June was ordained to the priesthood at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dagenham. May the Lord bless Fr Rick in his new ministry as a priest, as he serves the Lord in this special way, and we pray that he builds stable, pastoral relationships with the people he serves. Please click here to read an article about Fr Rick’s ordination.