Vocations Society of St. Joseph

11/09/2026

07/09/2026

Wishing a very warm welcome back to all new and returning seminarians starting their formation this September!

From all the members of the Vocations Society of St. Joseph, know that you are in our daily prayers as you step into this exciting new year. 🙏

05/09/2026

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Bishop Matthew Yitiereh from Yendi Diocese, Ghana. Over a cup of tea we discussed the work that we do and how we can support the Seminarians in his Diocese. He remembers with great fondness his time spent in Maynooth doing Post Graduate studies with our help.

We assured Bishop Matthew of our ongoing support and promised to keep him and his diocese in our prayers, as our members remain dedicated to praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood both at home and across the world.

04/09/2026

What a blessing and a privilege it was for Pat and I to be welcomed to Redemptoris Mater Seminary yesterday to spend time with Fr. Giuseppe and some of the Seminarians. We saw all the wonderful work that has been done, mostly by themselves and volunteers, to make it the home that it has become for so many Seminarians from around the world who work with the local Community, journeying with them where they find themselves at this moment as part of their training. It is a beautiful space especially the new Church which is breathtaking. We spent time in prayer with them before sharing a delicious lunch. It was a gentle reminder of what we ourselves are working for.

Thank you Fr. Giuseppe and everyone at Redemptoris Mater. We ask all members of our Society to continue praying for the seminarians.

Marian

27/08/2026

Today (Aug 27) and tomorrow (Aug 28), the Church celebrates a mother and her son: St. Monica and St. Augustine. Their shared story gets to the very heart of vocational discernment:

St. Monica shows that no vocation happens in isolation, it takes persistent, quiet prayer to water and support a call.
St. Augustine proves God calls the restless. No past disqualifies anyone, and no heart is ever beyond the reach of Grace.

Pray today for those discerning their path, and for the faithful families whose prayers carry them🙏

St. Monica & St. Augustine, pray for us!

20/08/2026

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We are delighted to share the news that Bishop Larry Duffy has appointed Monsignor Joseph McGuinness as the new Prior of Lough Derg.

Monsignor Joseph is no stranger to Lough Derg, having been a regular member of the clergy team on Station Island over the years. We look forward to welcoming him to this new role and assure him of our prayers.

Our thanks and prayers also go to Fr La Flynn for his dedicated service as Prior.

Read the full story and details on our website here: www.loughderg.org/news/newprior2026

20/08/2026

Bishop Coll Raphoe Diocese faith cannot be reduced to an argument that solves all issues. Trust God.

Homily of Bishop Niall Coll delivered yesterday during the annual National Novena to Our Lady in Knock Shrine ⬇️

https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2026/08/15/bishop-coll-faith-cannot-be-reduced-to-an-argument-that-solves-all-issues-trust-god/

19/08/2026

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16/05/2026

We are delighted to share that Tiernan Burke of Whitechurch will be ordained to the priesthood for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne on Sunday, 24th May, the Feast of Pentecost.

The Ordination Mass will take place in St Colman’s Cathedral at 3.00pm, and all are warmly welcome to attend this joyful and historic occasion for our diocese.

Please keep Tiernan in your prayers as he prepares for this special day and as he begins his priestly ministry in the service of God’s people.

26/04/2026

🙏 A Prayer for the Ordination of Deacon Stephen Sherry

Good Shepherd Sunday | World Day of Prayer for Vocations | 26th April 2026

Lord Jesus, Good 🙏 A Prayer for the Ordination of Deacon Stephen Sherry

Good Shepherd Sunday | World Day of Prayer for Vocations | 26th April 2026

Lord Jesus, Good Shepherd,

On this Good Shepherd Sunday — the World Day of Prayer for Vocations — we rejoice that You have called one of our own to serve Your people as a priest.

Today, as Deacon Stephen Sherry kneels before Bishop Larry Duffy at St. Macartan's Cathedral, we ask that You pour out Your Spirit upon him. You are the Shepherd who calls each soul by name — and Stephen has heard Your voice and said yes. What a gift that yes is to this diocese.

Make him a shepherd after Your own heart — courageous in truth, tender in mercy, faithful in prayer. May he feed Your flock with Word and Sacrament, bring Your healing to the broken, and walk closely with those entrusted to his care.

On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, may his ordination stir something in the hearts of others across Clogher — young and old — to listen for Your call and respond with the same generosity.

Our Lady, Mother of Priests — pray for him..
Saint Macartan, patron of this diocese — pray for him.,

On this Good Shepherd Sunday — the World Day of Prayer for Vocations — we rejoice that You have called one of our own to serve Your people as a priest.

Today, as Deacon Stephen Sherry kneels before Bishop Larry Duffy at St. Macartan's Cathedral, we ask that You pour out Your Spirit upon him. You are the Shepherd who calls each soul by name — and Stephen has heard Your voice and said yes. What a gift that yes is to this diocese.

Make him a shepherd after Your own heart — courageous in truth, tender in mercy, faithful in prayer. May he feed Your flock with Word and Sacrament, bring Your healing to the broken, and walk closely with those entrusted to his care.

On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, may his ordination stir something in the hearts of others across Clogher — young and old — to listen for Your call and respond with the same generosity.

Our Lady, Mother of Priests — pray for him..
Saint Macartan, patron of this diocese — pray for him.