Following a time of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament here will be a large open air mass in the grounds of Oscott college starting at 3pm. The Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols will be returning to concelebrate with other Bishops and clergy from across the country.

The Mass will be the closing event of the “Year for Priests” across England and Wales and will be a celebration of priesthood and a time for praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. It is a chance for all of us to join together in the Catholic community and show our continued support for all those who dedicate their lives to these wonderful ministries whilst offering us all the chance to reflect on our own journey of faith and vocation.

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The poster to advertise the closing Mass will be available soon.

This day is part of a series of events to round off the year for priests. There will be a week long vocations rally at Oscott College from Wednesday 30th June 2010, culminating with a closing outdoor celebration of Mass on Sunday 4th July 2010.

Each day provides a focus on vocation for different groups throughout the diocese. On Wednesday we invite primary school children. On Thursday we invite Secondary school children. On Friday we invite educators, governors, catechists and youth leaders. On Saturday we invite young adults aged between 16 and 30. On Sunday we invite all, from parishes, schools and every part of our Catholic community.