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Welcome to our Vocations pages

Archbishop Vincent
Nichols

Our Vocations pages provide a range of information, useful contacts, prayers and reflections, but also the encouragement and reassurance you need to take the next step in discovering your personal vocation. Take a look at what is going on in the Diocese and beyond, and let the journey begin.

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What is Vocation? Allen Hall Seminary

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Vocations Discernment Group at Westminster Cathedral

See the latest programme of speakers for the Vocations Discernment Group at Westminster Cathedral.

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Catholicism - A Journey to the Heart of the Faith

CATHOLICISM is a life-changing ten-session course which explores the defining elements of our faith – Jesus’ Incarnation, life and teaching, the Sacraments, prayer and liturgy, Mary, the apostles and saints, the Church, grace, salvation, heaven and hell.
May's Meet the Deacon: Rev Jon Dal Din

This month in our profile of Permanent Deacons we meet Rev Jon Dal Din, who is also Director of Westminster’s Interfaith agency.
Verbum Dei on the Annunication of the Lord

On March 25 we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord, a feast which has a particular significance for the Verbum Dei community in London. Sr Paula Jordao and Sr Margarida Londral explain why.
March 2011: Meet the Deacon

This month in our profile of Permanent Deacons we meet Rev Anthony Clarke from Golders Green parish.
February 2011: Meet the Deacon, Rev Jim Richards

This month in our profile of Permanent Deacons we meet Heston’s, Rev Jim Richards.
Interview with Sr Cathy Jones

We talk to Sr Cathy Jones about her formation journey, how she knew the Religious of the Assumption were right for her and how she sees her path ahead.

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Audio - Find out about Allen Hall the Diocese of Westminster Seminary

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Ordinations from 2 July 2011

Last updated » 22 December 2011

Four seminarians were ordained for the Dicoese of Westminster on 2 July 2011, see photos here.

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Vocations Director

To get in contact with the Vocations Director, Fr Richard Nesbitt, please email richardnesbitt@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7349 5624.

Prayer and Reflection

YOU are a CHILD of GOD

‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
before you came to birth I consecrated you;
I have appointed you as prophet to the nations.’

Jeremiah 1:5

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Becoming a Permanent Deacon

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Priesthood and Vocation

Fr Stephen Wang

A series of articles by Fr. Stephen Wang to help you think about Vocation to the Catholic Priesthood. The articles are based on a talk given at Allen Hall, the Diocese of Westminster’s Seminary.

1. How do I know if God is calling me to be a Priest? 2. What can I do to become clearer about my Vocation? 3. Vocation: Different calls in the New Testament 4. Things to read about Priesthood and Vocation

Priesthood and Vocation as an Adobe PDF