For further information contact:
Vocations Director:
Very Rev. John Murray
200 Finaghy Road North,
Belfast,
Co Antrim,
BT11 9EG
Tel. 028 9091 3761
Send Fr John Murray an Email
Assistant Vocations Director:
Rev Kevin McGuckien
St. Patrick’s Presbytery,
199 Donegall Street,
Belfast,
BT1 2FL
Tel. 028 9032 4597 Fax. 028 9032 5882
"The Emmaus Walk" (Vocation Discernment 2010-2011)
Are you currently discerning a vocation to the priesthood? Download a copy of the Diocesan Informational Leaflet on Vocations outlining various diocesan events during the Year 2010-2011 to assist those who are considering a vocation including information on a "Come and See Day" in the local seminary (Saturday 16th October 2010), diocesan Vocation Vigils and details on the annual 'Diocesan Vocations Weekend' held in Drumalis (February 11th-13th 2011) as well as other opportunities to meet with the Diocesan Directors.
The Emmaus Walk – Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood
Calendar of Diocesan Vocation Events (2010-2011):
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Saturday 16th October 2010 10:00am-4:30pm |
‘COME AND SEE’ DAY in the diocesan seminary at st. Malachy’s College, 36 Antrim Road, Belfast.
It will be an opportunity to meet the young men who have already entered the seminary. Through informal chat and discussion, along with the celebration of Mass and the enjoyment of lunch and tea/coffee you will have an opportunity to see the seminary at first hand.
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Saturday 13th November 2010 12:30pm-4:00pm |
Snack lunch in the seminary followed by a discussion with Fr. Murray and Fr. McGuckien after which each person can have an individual chat for further discernment and guidance.
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Thursday 18th November 2010 8:00pm-10:00pm |
DIOCESAN VOCATION VIGIL in Clonard Monastery with music, prayer, and witness given by the young people of the Diocese.
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| Friday 10th December 2010 | Social Gathering with other men discerning a vocation to the priesthood. |
| Friday 11th February – Sunday 13th February 2011 |
ANNUAL VOCATIONS WEEKEND at Drumalis Retreat Centre, Larne. This retreat has been going for almost 40 years and many of the priests of our diocese found these couple of days so helpful for discerning their vocation. The weekend is free to all who come.
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| Saturday 12th March 2011 |
Follow up meeting in St. Malachy’s College with one of the diocesan vocation directors. This will help you in the process of discernment and deciding what is the next step.
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Thursday 21st April 2011 Begins at 11:00am |
CHRISM MASS at St. Peter’s Cathedral. For a priest this is the day when he renews his priestly vows in front of the Bishop. The sacramental oils are also blessed at this ceremony.
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Saturday 7th May 2011 |
ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE to the areas associated with St. Patrick in our own diocese – Saul and Downpatrick. Departure at 11.00 from St. Malachy’s college.
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Thursday 19th May 2011 8:00pm – 10:00pm |
DIOCESAN VOCATION VIGIL in the parish of Portaferry with a mixture of music and prayer,reflection and testimony given by the young people of the area.
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National Conference of Diocesan Vocations Directors
The National Conference of Diocesan Vocations Directors has created a You Tube channel on which several videos have been uploaded. You can view some of these below:
See also www.vocations.ie
To contact the vocations personnel of a religious congregation or missionary society refer to the Vocations Ireland Web Site.