Is God calling you to the priesthood?
Is God calling you to the priesthood?
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People across the Diocese of Cork and Ross invited to form and lead Parish Prayer Circles for Vocations

The Parish Prayer Circles for Vocations is an initiative of the Cork and Ross Vocations Team to encourage, promote and pray for vocations to the diocesan priesthood. Prayer Circles for Vocations have been piloted in four Parishes over the last number of months and it is hoped that these Prayer Circles will be rolled out in all our Parishes in the Diocese during the Jubilee of Hope.

What is a Prayer Circle for Vocations?

A prayer circle is a group of parishioners who come together once a month to pray for vocations to the diocesan priesthood. They meet in the parish Church or another parish venue at a set time and date (e.g. the First Friday or another date that is easy to remember). Some consideration should be given to the time and date. What is the best time and date to encourage the most people to participate. This will depend on your own particular parish (and perhaps the time of the year etc.) Members of the Prayer Circle advertise the meeting and invite people they know to attend. They follow the structure provided and enjoy hospitality together afterwards.

What is the format?

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This document will help you reflect on a call to be a priest

These questions might help you to begin the discernment process:

  • What is really important to me and gives meaning to my life?
  • How has God revealed Himself to me in the past? (This may be through particular scriptures which resonate with you, events, or interactions with others).
  • What brings me a sense of peace and fulfilment?
  • When do I most feel God is present to me?

Do I feel a desire to be a diocesan priest?

Download the document to guide your prayer and reflection

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A group for those interested in discerning a vocation to the priesthood will resume on:

Saturday 8 February 2025

The Cork and Ross Discerners Group is for Catholic men (aged 18 to 40) interested in discerning diocesan priesthood. Discernment is the effort we make to discover God’s particular will for us with the help of the Holy Spirit and the support of others.

When trying to listen to God speaking to us in prayer, it can often be difficult to work out what God is saying to us, so we need someone experienced in the spiritual life to help us discern God's voice and move in the direction He is calling us.

The Discerners Group will help you to explore the diocesan priesthood in a small group where you will find support and fraternity. Together, you will be given the opportunity to pray, discuss the priesthood, listen for God’s voice, and learn how to answer His call.

The discerners are accompanied by priests of the Diocese who will help you to find clarity in answering the question, “What is the best next step I can take right now to draw closer to the vocation God has for me?”

For more information:

Contact Fr. Cian

Are you being called to the Diocesan Priesthood?Are you being called to the Diocesan Priesthood?

At the Ordination as a priest of Fr. Ronan Sheehan in Newcestown on 18 Sep 2022, Bishop Fintan Gavin preached the homily.

In it he reflected on the meaning of priesthood.

Read the Homily

Called to lead peopleCalled to lead people

It’s surprising that it’s not a simple process to become a priest. After all, it’s a life-changing journey. So a lot of people and a lot of steps are involved.

The People

  • It starts with the person considering priesthood. Okay, that’s the obvious one!
  • The people who make up a person’s personal circle of support and affection have a big part to play: family, relations, close friends, peers, work colleagues, fellow students … this is not a journey one makes on one’s own!
  • The local priest or a priest one has confided in for advice and guidance.
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