An open vocations day to the priesthood and religious life for the province of Munster will be held in the Pallottine College, Thurles, on Sunday October 4th from 2pm to 5pm.
The open day is being organised by Fr Emmet O'Hara SCA, Pallottine Retreat and Missions Office, Thurles, and it is anticipated that hundreds of men and women from all parts of Munster will attend the vocations seminar.
The Pallottines have also claimed that with the number of new entrants to the priesthood reaching a ten year high this year with 36 new entrants, they are anticipating a good attendance on the day.
Speaking this week Fr OHara claimed: "As vocations director of the Pallotines, I can readily see that there is a great interest in vocations and we are delighted to hold an open day to afford people the opportunity to reflect on their calling to religious life."
Fr O'Hara also confirmed that both Fr Eamon Burke, Vocations Director of the Dublin Archdiocese and Sr Bernie O'Grady, Mercy Sisters, Limerick City, will address the group.
Next Sunday is Priesthood Sunday, an initiative promoted by the Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors .
It is hoped that the lay faithful of all parishes in the country will develop their own special way of marking the day and honouring their parish priests both at Mass and other parish events, such as social celebrations and school activities.
Priesthood Sunday is designed to be an event led by the laity, but parish priests can participate by talking about how they experienced and answered their own calling, the need for vocations to keep the priesthood vital, and about priests who have inspired them.
Priesthood Sunday also offers an opportunity for priests and their parishioners to build a stronger working relationship for the future.
Together, they can dialogue to take an honest look at the challenges of the future and how they can collaborate to meet those challenges as a united force.
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