Year for Priests

June 19 2009 - June 19 2010

Archdiocese of Birmingham

Rev Paul Leonard, Diocese of Portsmouth

‘Life is a roller-coaster’; these lyrics from the popular Ronan Keating song could be applied to the adventure of a life of faith and discipleship. It certainly sums up my experience as a Seminarian,  Read more

Seminarians of St. Mary’s College, Oscott

In celebration of the “Year for Priests” the seminarians at Oscott College will be regularly sharing stories, thoughts and experiences on their special online blog.  Click here

Paul Grady, Archdiocese of Liverpool

I remember my parents asking me why I was still going to church aged sixteen, which I found quite funny as that question is normally the other way round with teenagers.  Read more

Rev Gerard O’Brien, Diocese of Westminster

I remember reflecting on the many sufferings in the world – wars, natural disasters but also people’s personal grief and illness.  People so often seem burdened.  I used to struggle with how I might be able to help. Read more

Fr. Timothy Menezes, Archdiocese of Birmingham

I can remember wanting to be a priest at the age of 6. I can remember telling my teacher at primary school, and being very clear about it.  Read more

Archbishop Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster

Why I am a priest.

Craig Szmidt, Seminarian training for the priesthood

A series of general podcasts relating to vocation, discernment and the priesthood

Philip Carroll, Propaedeutic Year at The English College, Valladolid

Philip Carroll’s journey from Hampshire schoolboy to 26 year-old student priest has taken him twice round the world - and along quite a winding road inside his head.  Read more