Rev Paul Grogan
Diocesan Priestly Vocations Director
Trinity And All Saints College
Brownberrie Lane
Leeds
LS18 5HD
Tel 0113 283 7199
Email dolvocs@aol.com
Men who are thinking about offering themselves for the priesthood have always been impressed by the witness of a particular priest, and often more than one. They perceive something special about the priest, notwithstanding his human frailties. The Holy Spirit ignites within them a desire to follow his example.
Accordingly, the best way to promote a culture of vocations is to invite priests to speak about their own vocational journey, or about an aspect of their ministry that brings them joy. A couple of years ago a number of priests in this diocese gave personal testimonies of this type, in addresses at deanery prayer services or in articles in the diocesan newspaper, and a good number appear below, in full or in the form of extracts. Their words have a lasting value; they are a source of encouragement to us all.
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Discovering peace through commitment to prayer
Rev George Corrie, OSB, Parish Priest of St Mary's, Knaresborough and a monk of Ampleforth Abey, writes about his call to religious life in an address he gave at a Harrogate Deanery Prayer Service for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life in May. More>> |
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Discovering God's call through others and through life situations
Fr Jack Kennedy, who has recently retired, notes that it can often take considerable time to discern God's call. That was certainly his situation. |
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God sustains priests in their ministry throughout the challenges of life
Fr John Galvin, VF, the parish priest of St Francis' Morley, has served in five parishes in the diocese. Here he reflects on the privilege of sharing in people's joys and sorrows. |
| June 2008 | |
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Personal generosity lies at the heart of a culture of vocation
Mgr Peter Grant, Parish Priest of St Paul's, Alwoodley, reflects on the ministerial priesthood in the context of the general priesthood of all the baptised, in an address delivered at a Prayer Service at St Urban's, Leeds, on 12 June 2008. More>> |
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Fr Paul Grogan, Vocations Director
Vocations Director Fr Paul Grogan says that Pope Benedict's recent words to American bishops concerning promoting vocations can be applied to our diocese too. |
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Mgr Peter McGuire, PA
Mgr Peter McGuire, PA, who was formerly Vicar General and Administrator of Leeds Cathedral, and who is now Chaplain at The Convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Parbold near Wigan, recently celebrated his Golden Anniversary. Here he writes on, "Fifty years on: the perennial beauty of the Catholic priesthood." |
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