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The work of a Priest
Most priests in the diocese of Kilmore work in parishes as parish priests or curates. Their mission is to bring the good news of the risen Lord to people. The priests’ pastoral work includes providing for the sacramental needs of their parishioners: Sunday and weekday Masses, Baptisms, Confessions, Marriages and the Sacrament of the Sick. Priests also provide pastoral care for those who are in need: the lonely, those who are troubled, the sick and the dying. Many are involved in working with different groups within the parish: youth, choirs, prayer groups, Bible study and pilgrimages.
Priests work with Pastoral Committees and Finance Committees providing support and assistance for various projects in the parish. Many are involved in the parochial primary school through the Board of Management. Some priests work in second level schools as chaplains, teachers or catechists. Priests find opportunities to use their varied and valuable talents in the course of their work in the parish or school. A small number of priests work as hospital chaplains, in prison chaplaincy or are engaged in further studies.
If you wish to talk to someone about Vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Kilmore please contact the Vocations Director:
Fr Noel Boylan, Kill, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. 049 555 3218 [email protected] Ordination of Fr Seán Maguire to the Priesthood, 24 June 2012
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St Patrick’s College, Maynooth In 2011 twenty-two new students began their studies in Maynooth. Maynooth President wecomes new seminarians, August 2011 Website of Patrick’s College, Maynooth Seán Maguire ordained Deacon for Kilmore, 29 May 2011
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Vocations Nationwide The following websites have further information on vocations to the priesthood in Ireland: Website for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood in Ireland Explore a Way (A website for those interested in exploring vocation) Irish Bishops’ Feature on Vocations App Link to Vocations App page |
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Vocations to the Religious Life in Ireland Vocations: A Guide to the Religious Life in Ireland A Guide to 95 Religious Communities in Ireland The Ordination of Fr Seán Kelly OFM Cap. in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
The Permanent Diaconate
Currently three candidates from the diocese have completed the first year of the formation programme for the Permanent Diaconate
The Permanent Diaconate in Kilmore
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Prayer for Vocation
Lord Jesus,
you said to your disciples: “The harvest indeed is great but the labourers are few.” We ask that we may know and follow the vocation to which you have called us. We pray for those called to serve: those whom you have called, those you are calling now, and those you will call in the future. May they be open and responsive to the call of serving your people.
Amen.
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