“He gave everything for the poor, even his own blood. It seems to me he may be called a martyr for charity,” read one testimonial regarding Fr Malgesini.
And honestly, I just can't wait to be a priest. This is very temporary, the circumstances are extraordinary – Brother Chris.
Our mission is clear. We want to send well-formed Catholics into the world to carry out their apostolates, follow their vocations, and rebuild the Church, says Co-founder Edward Barrett-Shortt.
The premise of SLS20 is to teach teachers to teach and live out the Great Commission.
“The uncomfortable things we say need not be judgemental or harsh, but simply counter-cultural.”
Pope warns religious communities who have stopped using the word because they think young people are scared by it that this is “a strategy doomed to failure.”
Former BBC journalist describes life her new life in the convent.
“If the Archbishop appoints me, I see that as what God wants me to do. If I respond positively and go where he wants, I think it brings a grace.”
“I love the priesthood and thank God every day for my vocation.” – Monsignor Martin McDonnell
Let us pray together that priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.
Many young people have positive experiences of chaplaincy services, pilgrimages and other dedicated national and international youth encounter events.
“Church has always given me the beacon of light when I’ve needed it,” says Martin Shanahan.
The declining numbers of available clergy and religious lend a sense of urgency to this development.
Pope Francis releases message for 2018 World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Like St Laurence O'Toole "we need a faith where theology and prayer, witness and care of the poor belong together and can influence the world around us and make society more loving" - Archbishop of Dublin.
Three years after Martina Purdy joined the Adoration Sisters in west Belfast, she will profess her vows along with former barrister, Sr Elaine of the Heart of Jesus Kelly.
Remember what the Holy Spirit took from the disciples in the upper room: their fear and anxiety about the future – Bishop Denis Brennan at the ordination of Fr Billy Caulfied.
Twins Fr Brian and Fr Rory have PhDs in engineering while Fr Jim worked as a civil engineer both in Ireland and as a volunteer with Concern in Cambodia and Burundi, where his vocation story began.
“The wonderful parish of Finglas West has struggled for many years with extensive building problems in their church,” said Fr Cahill, PP.
Archbishop Martin recalls Pope telling him “There is something about the message of the synod and something about the difficulty Ireland has gone through that offers me an opportunity to say things I want to say about the family.”
The deeply moving true story of giving up a life of love and luxury in a single irresistible moment.
Former trainee priest who alleges he was harassed by a member of staff while studying in Maynooth files complaint with Gardaí’s sexual assault unit.
"Make sure that the sacrifice of celibacy is matched with simplicity of life-style. A pampered celibacy is a counter-sign of Christ’s call.”
Rev Malachy Gallagher is preparing for service in the Diocese of Derry and Rev Bill O’Shaughnessy is preparing for service in the Archdiocese of Dublin.
"We live in a world which is often harsh and violent. We have witnessed horrific, hate-filled violence and retaliation on our streets again," Archbishop of Dublin.
Bishop reminds his priests "we were never promised a rose garden" and "rejection is often the fruit of fidelity".
Sr Orla Treacy IBVM from Bray is principal of the Loreto Secondary School in Rumbek which has grown from 35 students to 183 since it opened in 2008.
Céilí community holds first discernment weekend for men and women considering call to priesthood and religious life within its own community.
Europe has become more integrated legally in the last ten years and more divided politically and spiritually and emotionally, says former Taoiseach.
"The needs we have to be successful, to be liked, to avoid criticism, to be noticed, are often not met. There are many who would gladly serve God in an advisory capacity.”
