As a 2025 begins, bishops prepare for Confirmation season. Thousands of young Catholics will soon receive this sacrament, choosing a new name and celebrating with family and friends. Yet, for
This year 2025 marks three significant events that highlight for us the transformative power ofpersonal vocation. It is the 100th anniversary of the death of Matt Talbot, a man whose
My family emigrated to South Africa when I was seven years old. As a teenager I attended a government secondary school, but then went to catechism on each Saturday morning
Growing up in Ireland, I viewed my vocation through what seemed like binary options: priesthood or faithful layperson. For a long time, I assumed I’d consider the priesthood if I
Hannah Vaughan-Spruce – Consecrated Virgin I was born into a Catholic family, faithfully attending Mass every Sunday but, like many Catholic teenagers, not aware of the fullness of life available
Discernment Do’s and Don’ts – A practical guide to Vocational Discernment by Fr George Elliot Overview Fr. George Elliott’s “Discernment Dos and Don’ts” is a concise and highly practical guide
Your life is a gift, and God has created you with a purpose. Vocational discernment is about discovering what that purpose is—where your deepest joys, your unique gifts, and God’s
The call to priesthood or religious life is just one expression of vocation. Every baptised Catholic has a vocation—a personal call from God. Just as each person is uniquely created,
Parish Pastoral Councils (PPCs) have been a feature since the Second Vatican Council. The final document of the recent Synod on Synodality has emphasised the importance of Parish Pastoral councils
Catholic Lay communities are vibrant groups where you can deepen your faith, connect with like-minded peers, and live out your mission as a disciple of Jesus. Whether you’re looking for
