Latest News and Updates
The Latest News & Updates
CWR Ireland Workshop on AI
Vocations Ireland at the TY Show Ireland in Cork
Looking forward to meeting students teachers and other exhibitors at the #tyshowireland in Cork next Tuesday. TY Show Cork 2026 13th January 2026 Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork 10.30am – 3.00pm
Come and See with Carmelite Friars and Nuns
Margaret Cartwright Retires
Today members of AMRI and Vocations Ireland committees said farewell to Margaret Cartwright who is retiring as Director of Vocations Ireland. Thank you Margaret for your dedication and passion for the role and your kindness to members during your time with us. We wish...
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
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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