Nine new seminarians brings to 64 currently studying for the priesthood

Nine new seminarians have begun their 2021-2022 academic programme and formation for Irish dioceses. These students are currently undertaking the propaedeutic programme in the Redemptoris Mater Seminary, Dundalk, Archdiocese of Armagh; Royal English College, Valladolid, Spain; and, Royal Scots College, Salamanca, Spain.

This brings to 64 the total number studying for the priesthood. See below for the full list of seminaries and houses of study where these seminarians are currently undertaking their formation.

Commenting on the 2021 – 2022 intake of seminarians, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, chair of the Bishops’ Council for Vocations, said, “While we are all aware of the great challenges facing the Church and society at this time, we know also that God the all-powerful is always with us. These formation figures released today offer us a sign of hope.”

Bishop Cullinan continued, “In his message for Vocations/Good Shepherd Sunday on 25 April last, Pope Francis asked us to be inspired by the courage of Saint Joseph to say ‘yes’ to the Lord. The Holy Father said: ‘May he help everyone, especially young people who are discerning, to make God’s dreams for them come true.’”

Father Willie Purcell, National Diocesan Vocations Coordinator for the Bishops’ Conference said, “Across the island of Ireland, the role we have as Vocations Directors is to help young people realise that each one of them has a unique calling from Christ, and we aim to support them in answering that call, particularly in the case of those who are discerning vocations to the priesthood or religious life. I take this opportunity to thank all the vocations directors for their work in accompanying those who are discerning a vocation to priesthood.”

ENDS

SHARE

More news

PARISH PRIEST

Fr Sean O Sullivan
Address:
3 The Presbytery,
Church of the Resurrection, Farranree,
Cork T23Y7K2

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address:The Sacristy, Church of the Resurecction,
Knockpogue Avenue, Farranree, Cork, T23 NV97
For booking Masses, baptisms or weddings or for requesting Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage certs or Mass cards.

Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
Please note that there is no attention in the Parish Office on Wednesday mornings.

Contact:
Martha Ryan or Marian O’ Sullivan during Parish Office hours. 

MASS TIMES

Sunday Masses:
Saturday Evening Vigil Mass         6.30 p.m.
Sunday Mass                                  10.30 a.m.

Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10.00 a.m.
Please note that there is no Mass on Wednesday mornings.

 Holydays:   As announced on the previous weekend.

Confession is available upon request before or after any Mass, or by contacting Fr Sean.

Church Open for Private Prayer:  Our Side Chapel  remains open daily for private prayer from after Mass  until 4.00 p.m.

Stay in Touch

Church of the Resurrection, Knockpogue Avenue Farranree, Cork, T23 NV97

Copyright 2023 © FARRANREE PARISH All rights Reserved.