Ongoing Formation for Priests
Director: Rev Christopher Whitehead
St Bernadette's Presbytery, Wells Road, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 9HU
Tel 01275 833699
Director of Ongoing Formation for Priests, Father Christopher Whitehead, has written to all priests letting them know of a packed programme of events designed to affirm priestly ministry.
In his letter, Father Christopher said: “We have tried to put together a programme that enables our priests to be ‘refreshed’ and engaged academically, spiritually, pastorally, and personally. Our speakers come from both within and outside of the diocese and we have tried to secure some truly competent speakers to come and facilitate these sessions for us.”
Father Christopher encourages all priests to take part in the events. The events create times and places where our priests can meet together and share ideas and support.
Father Christopher added: “In this Year for Priests that the Holy Father has invited us to enter into as a chance to renew, not only our love for the Lord but also that sense of commitment to serving His people, I hope that you will see this year’s programme as a chance to do just that and make something of this Year.
“These sessions, whilst allowing us to focus upon particular areas of our priestly lives, will also offer us the chance to come together as priests of our diocese in a real spirit of fraternity. I am hoping that as part of these days, there will be chance not simply to learn and explore together, but also come together to enjoy company and refreshment.”
Father Christopher is already looking ahead to 2010, and he invites priest to contact him if there are areas of pastoral, spiritual and priestly life they feel should be explored within the programme of on-going formation.
Father Christopher concluded his letter saying: “Our on-going formation as priests is important and the events and sessions that are laid on are arranged to emphasise that importance. I do hope that there is something here for you and something you feel could be of value and affirming in your life as a priest of this diocese.
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October 2009
‘The Rock & the River’ - An Autumn Retreat
Led by Father Patrick Eastman
Our Lady’s Homestead, Nympsfield
Tuesday 17 November 2009
Preaching St Luke
Led by Father Denis McBride CssR
Apostle Room, Clifton Cathedral
Tuesday 1 December 2009
Advent Day of Prayer for Priests
Led by Sister Elizabeth Mary
Monastery of Our Lady & St Bernard, Brownshill
Tuesday 26 January 2010
The Letter to the Hebrews
Led by John Huntriss
Alexander House, Pennywell Road
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Lenten Day of Prayer for Priests
Led by Father Peter Craddy OCSO
Monastery of Our Lady & St Bernard, Brownshill
Friday 12 March 2010
Looking at the Triduum through the lens of the Passover
Led by Gavin D’Costa (Professor of Catholic Theology at Bristol University)
St Bernadette’s, Whitchurch, Bristol
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Transition & Change in the life of the Priest
Led by Monsignor Tony Philpot
Emmaus House, Clifton
Wednesday 12 May 2010
Christian Resources Exhibition
Sandown Park, Esher
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Mary – Art and Symbolism - A theology written through image
Led by Professor Tina Beattie (Professor of Catholic Studies at Roehampton University)
Alexander House, Pennywell Road
Friday 11 June 2010
Feast of the Sacred Heart - End of the Year for Priests
Mass of Celebration and Lunch
Monday 12 to Friday 16 July
Priests’ Annual Retreat
Oscott College, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
St Bernadette's Presbytery, Wells Road, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 9HU
Tel 01275 833699
Director of Ongoing Formation for Priests, Father Christopher Whitehead, has written to all priests letting them know of a packed programme of events designed to affirm priestly ministry.
In his letter, Father Christopher said: “We have tried to put together a programme that enables our priests to be ‘refreshed’ and engaged academically, spiritually, pastorally, and personally. Our speakers come from both within and outside of the diocese and we have tried to secure some truly competent speakers to come and facilitate these sessions for us.”
Father Christopher encourages all priests to take part in the events. The events create times and places where our priests can meet together and share ideas and support.
Father Christopher added: “In this Year for Priests that the Holy Father has invited us to enter into as a chance to renew, not only our love for the Lord but also that sense of commitment to serving His people, I hope that you will see this year’s programme as a chance to do just that and make something of this Year.
“These sessions, whilst allowing us to focus upon particular areas of our priestly lives, will also offer us the chance to come together as priests of our diocese in a real spirit of fraternity. I am hoping that as part of these days, there will be chance not simply to learn and explore together, but also come together to enjoy company and refreshment.”
Father Christopher is already looking ahead to 2010, and he invites priest to contact him if there are areas of pastoral, spiritual and priestly life they feel should be explored within the programme of on-going formation.
Father Christopher concluded his letter saying: “Our on-going formation as priests is important and the events and sessions that are laid on are arranged to emphasise that importance. I do hope that there is something here for you and something you feel could be of value and affirming in your life as a priest of this diocese.
Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October 2009
‘The Rock & the River’ - An Autumn Retreat
Led by Father Patrick Eastman
Our Lady’s Homestead, Nympsfield
Tuesday 17 November 2009
Preaching St Luke
Led by Father Denis McBride CssR
Apostle Room, Clifton Cathedral
Tuesday 1 December 2009
Advent Day of Prayer for Priests
Led by Sister Elizabeth Mary
Monastery of Our Lady & St Bernard, Brownshill
Tuesday 26 January 2010
The Letter to the Hebrews
Led by John Huntriss
Alexander House, Pennywell Road
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Lenten Day of Prayer for Priests
Led by Father Peter Craddy OCSO
Monastery of Our Lady & St Bernard, Brownshill
Friday 12 March 2010
Looking at the Triduum through the lens of the Passover
Led by Gavin D’Costa (Professor of Catholic Theology at Bristol University)
St Bernadette’s, Whitchurch, Bristol
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Transition & Change in the life of the Priest
Led by Monsignor Tony Philpot
Emmaus House, Clifton
Wednesday 12 May 2010
Christian Resources Exhibition
Sandown Park, Esher
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Mary – Art and Symbolism - A theology written through image
Led by Professor Tina Beattie (Professor of Catholic Studies at Roehampton University)
Alexander House, Pennywell Road
Friday 11 June 2010
Feast of the Sacred Heart - End of the Year for Priests
Mass of Celebration and Lunch
Monday 12 to Friday 16 July
Priests’ Annual Retreat
Oscott College, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
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