In 2011 the Office for Vocations for the Diocese of Salford is offering a programme of discernment for men aged 18 and over who want to know more about the diocesan priesthood.

The programme has been inspired by the Letter of Pope Benedict to seminarians in October 2010. That letter broadly consists of seven paragraphs, each one looking at different elements which the Pope considers important for the years of journeying during formation to priestly ministry. For each of the sessions a speaker will address one of the seven elements mentioned by the Holy Father in his letter. After each talk there will be light refreshments followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or a personal meeting with the speaker. Each of the talks will be held on a Sunday evening at 6pm in the Jubilee Room at St Dunstan’s Church, Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester M40 9PA. Each session will last about two hours. 

Within the programme there are two separate vocations meals which will also be held at St Dunstan’s, usually starting at 6pm.

If you would like to attend any of these events, please inform Fr David Featherstone by email or telephone.

Here is the programme for the "Looking for something else?" series:

Sunday 30th January ~  6pm
Talk 1: “Appreciating popular piety” led by Fr Simon Stamp

Sunday 20th March ~ 5pm (note different time)
Talk 2: “Being committed to your studies” led by Fr Ian Kelly

Sunday 8th May ~ 6pm
Talk 3: “Being a man of God” led by Fr John Flynn

Sunday June 26th ~ 6pm
Talk 4: “Seeing myself as God sees me” led by Fr Steven Parkinson

Sunday 14th August ~ 6pm
Vocations barbecue meal

Sunday 4th September ~ 6pm
Talk 5: “Learning with and from one another”  led by Gavin Landers, Seminarian

Sunday 23rd October ~ 6pm
Talk 6: “Encountering Christ personally”  led by Fr Ian Farrell

Sunday 4th December ~ 6pm
Talk 7: “Having the right balance” led  by Fr Barry O’Sullivan

Sunday 18th December ~ 6pm
Celebration Meal