Latest News and Updates
The Latest News & Updates
Out and about – Reports from recent events
Ploughing for New Seed - Sr Mary O'Byrne OP Last week, I carried out my task in the Vocations Ireland stand at the Ploughing Match. A stool was of enormous help as this work involved constant standing. Three Home Economics teachers and their pupils...
Vocations Afternoon with the Poor Clares, Cork
Those considering a religious vocation are invited to join the Poor Clares at their monastery in Cork for a Vocations Afternoon on Saturday, September 27 from 2-4 pm. Or, contact the Poor Clares anytime: vocationspoorclarescork@gmail.com
Vocation Discernment Retreat
The Dominican Sisters of the Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena will hold a Vocation Discernment Weekend from October 24-26, 2025. Take time away from your daily schedule to experience a life of adoration, prayer and intercession for the world. Contact Sister Sr...
Discernment Retreat at Kylemore Abbey
The Benedictine Sisters of the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception at Kylemore Abbey invite men and women, ages 18-40, to a Discernment Retreat from October 31-November 2, 2025. Take time away from your daily schedule to pray, reflection and discuss how God is...
The Hills are Alive
RTE are showing a 3 part documentary on Kylemore Abbey. Episode 1 can be watched back now (from Ireland only) on the RTE Player. https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-hills-are-alive-a-year-at-kylemore-abbey/10011254-00-0000?epguid=IP10011262-01-0001
Congratulations
Congratulations to former member of Vocations Ireland Executive Keilah Blohm who got married recently. She worked as Advertising Manager with the Irish Catholic during her time here in Ireland and would have been very familiar to many of you. Wishing her every...
Vocations Ireland out and about
A busy weekend for AMRI and Vocations Ireland members and staff. Thursday to Sunday we were with Youth 2000 Ireland in Newbridge. Nine different congregations were present over the 4 days and were warmly welcomed by Youth 2000 staff, volunteers and the young people....
AMRI report from Rome
https://www.amri.ie/jubilee-of-youth-hope-does-not-disappoint-a-review-of-our-week-in-rome/
Job Vacancy
Do you have a passion for working with young adults? Join our team. https://tinyurl.com/2p9jsb3x
Vacancy – Lecturer in Pastoral Theology
https://tinyurl.com/h5a8b7ex
Sisters at Kylemore Abbey to Celebrate St. Benedict’s Week
The Benedictine Sisters will celebrate their founder's feast day for an entire week, from July 5-13, at the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception at Kylemore Abbey. Read More
Vocations Ireland Annual Conference in the News
An article about the Vocations Ireland Annual Conference, held May 10, 2025, has been posted to the National Catholic Reporter website: https://www.ncronline.org/columns/religious-life/open-doors-share-joy-and-throw-some-pizza
Cultivating Hope
Celebration
I recently had the privilege of enjoying a few days retreat in one of the hermitages of the Poor Clares in Faughart. The sisters were most welcoming and were delighted to welcome me to join the for the Divine Office and Mass. While I was there, I was blessed to be...
The Siena Rosary
From its foundation, the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) has acknowledged the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We have continuously experienced her care and protection through the recitation of the Rosary. This Gospel prayer with its meditation on the mysteries...