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'God is still calling' - 10 students begin priesthood studies for Irish dioceses

Ten students have begun their priesthood studies for Irish dioceses. The new students have begun their Propaedeutic programme for the 2022-2023 academic year which, upon completion, allows the seminarians to apply to a seminary to continue formation ...

28 Sept 2022 at 16:36

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Nine Irish men begin studies to join the priesthood

Just nine new students of the Catholic priesthood have begun their studies, marking a total of sixty four across Ireland. The students are currently undertaking the propaedeutic programme to ensure suitability for becoming a priest. They are ...

13 Oct 2021 at 12:03

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Young Priests Society to get back up and running in Kilkenny

In 2009, a branch of the St Joseph’s Young Priests Society was formed in Kilmanagh. Twelve members joined the society at the time, whose main aim was to pray for vocations and help towards the formation of future priests. [articlepreview ...

14 Mar 2023 at 15:20

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'We need priests' - Bishop urges Leaving Cert students to consider the priesthood

Leaving Certs have been urged to consider the priesthood as a career option by the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty. With the results out on August 25, Bishop Denis Nulty's message is to be open to God's call. The regular ...

14 Aug 2023 at 11:32

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'It's a selfless decision' - Kilkenny priest on life behind the collar

Clara Parish Priest, Fr Willie Purcell, made an appearance on the small screen in recent days, contributing to RTE documentary, 'The Last Priests in Ireland'. The programme, presented by comic and Father Ted star, Ardal O'Hanlon, ...

23 Jan 2024 at 17:56

National News

Dozens of Irish men gather at St Pat's to explore potential call to priesthood

Dozens of men from dioceses across Ireland have attended the national seminary to explore their potential call to vocation. Thirty six men from Irish dioceses enrolled in this year's weekend gathering at St Patrick's College, ...

21 Nov 2023 at 11:29

Local News

Kilkenny priest on life behind the collar - Kilkenny Live Highlights 2024

Clara Parish Priest, Fr Willie Purcell, made an appearance on the small screen in earlier this year, contributing to RTE documentary, 'The Last Priests in Ireland'. The programme, presented by comic and Father Ted star, ...

20 Dec 2024 at 17:07

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PICTURES: Long-standing Kilkenny priest bestowed with new title

St John's Parish Priest in Kilkenny City, Fr Dan Carroll, has received a momentous honour from Pope Francis. Fr Carroll has served in a number of local parishes including St Patrick's and Danesfort in recent years. The ...

22 Jan 2025 at 17:43

Kilkenny City

FLASHBACK: Long-standing Kilkenny priest bestowed with new title

St John's Parish Priest in Kilkenny City, Fr Dan Carroll, received a momentous honour from Pope Francis in January. Fr Carroll has served in a number of local parishes including St Patrick's and Danesfort in recent ...

17 Mar 2025 at 14:16

Kilkenny City

FLASHBACK: Long-standing Kilkenny priest bestowed with new title

26 Jun 2025 at 20:18

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