Westminster Record | July 2016
Candidacy at Allen Hall
Westminster Priests Celebrate 25 and 50 Years of Ministry On Saturday 28 May, six men in formation at Allen Hall Seminary were admitted as Candidates for Holy Orders by Archbishop George Stack, Archbishop of Cardiff, at a Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen and Mother of Mercy. The men admitted to Candidacy included Mark Dunglinson, Rajiv Michael
and Jonathan Stogdon from the Diocese of Westminster, Joshua Hilton from the Diocese of Leeds, Robert James from the Diocese of Cardiff and Johnny WhitbySmith from the Diocese of Nottingham. The celebration is a public statement of intent on the part of these men to go forward for Ordination. It is also an
acceptance by the Church of this desire and a formal recognition of the journey towards Priesthood. May God bring to fulfilment in them the good work begun in their journey hitherto. Please keep these men in your prayers as they continue their journey towards Ordination.
My Vocation to Marriage
by James Kelliher Back in 2013, I spent five months working on the organising committee for World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro. As an international volunteer in Brazil, I was invited to many local events around the city, such as festivals, overnight vigils and birthday parties. It was during these events, and through mutual friends, that I got to know a local girl who would become my wife, Bruna. Page 14
We developed a friendship during my time in Rio, which continued afterwards, when I was back in England. As could be done only in the twenty-first century, we kept in contact via Facebook, WhatsApp and Skype. Months later, I returned to Brazil to visit many of my dear friends. Whilst there, I spent more time with Bruna and noticed how well we got on with each other.
On 8 June, priests of the diocese celebrating 25 and 50 years of ordination visited Archbishop’s House for Mass with the Cardinal and Auxiliary Bishops followed by lunch. In attendance at the celebration were Fr Peter-Michael Scott, Fr Mihall Lowry, Fr James Garvey, Fr Allen Morris and Fr Voytek
Przyjalkowski (25 years) and Mgr Canon Harry Turner who is celebrating 50 years. Other priests celebrating anniversaries are Fr Howard James and Fr Dominic Byrne (25 years), and Fr Patrick Egan (50 years). With gratitude, we pray for them and for all our priests.
Catholic Marriage Enrichment
A few months later, we decided to officially become boyfriend and girlfriend. I visited Brazil a couple more times, and she stayed at my family’s home over the new year. It was during a trip to Rome that I proposed to her, on the top of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, overlooking the Eternal City. After months of preparation, we were married in September of the same year in Rio de Janeiro, with many of the friends and family I made during my time working in Brazil as witnesses. We’ve now been married for about 10 months. Bruna has done well to adapt to English life, but the adjustment hasn’t always been easy. However, it’s been a joy to be able to share our lives together and grow in holiness. Looking to the future, with a deep love of our Catholic faith, its beautiful teachings and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we hope that, God willing, we will nurture a wonderful family.
1-2 October 2016 – Niland Conference Centre, Bushey, Herts Dates for 2017 – March, June and October Saturday & Sunday £110 per couple (£75 supplement for overnight B&B accommodation)
A good marriage needs ongoing attention. A GREAT marriage requires actively cooperating with God’s grace. Rediscover how to renew the joy of being a man and a woman in love, drawing on the wisdom of Theology of the Body and authentic Catholic teaching. NO GROUP SHARING!
“Marriage is a deeper love. A lifelong decision of the heart.” Pope Francis Amoris Laetitia
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