Ongoing Formation for Clergy | Birmingham Vocations

Details on upcoming events can be found on this page. For more information, please see the latest Newsletter (available to download below).

To book on to any of these events, simply fill out and submit the form below. All events may be claimed as a legitimate parish expense and are free for retired clergy.

Further information can be obtained via:

ongoing.formation@rcaob.org.uk

Issue 6 - July 2024 : Ordinations - Afternoon Gatherings - Diaconal Ongoing Formation - Reviews of the Synod for Priests - Calendar of Events

Issue 5 - March 2024 : The Synod for Priests - Retreat for Priests - Deacons' Events - Discovery Days 2024 - Fathers in Faith - Book Review - Days of Recollection - Calendar

Issue 4 - December 2023 : OGF Committee - Accompaniment Article - Reviews - Days of Recollection - Calendar

Issue 3 - July 2023 : OGF Day for Deacons - Afternoon Sessions - Fathers in Faith - Reviews - Calendar

Issue 2 - May 2023 : The Conference for Priests - Retreat for Priests - Discovery Day 2 - Reviews - Calendar

Issue 1 - February 2023 : Welcome - Discovery Days - Reviews - Calendar

This Year's Main Events

THE CONFERENCE FOR PRIESTS

SAVE THE DATE!

Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025

Where: Birmingham Newman University

Cost: TBC

For: Priests.

Upcoming Events

ONGOING FORMATION DAY FOR DEACONS: PREACHING

Led by Christine Dodd, looking at Scripture from the Gospel of Saint Luke (upcoming in Year C).

Date: Saturday 9th November

Where: St. Ambrose, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 2BY

Cost: £30

For: Deacons (especially those ordained under 3 years, but open to all) and their wives

AFTERNOON GATHERING: LAUDATO SI'

Fr. Rob Taylerson (from the diocesan Care of Creation Committee) leads an afternoon exploring theology, useful initiatives and prayer.

Date: Thursday 21st November, 2 p.m.

Where: St. Mary's College, Oscott, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5AA

Cost: £15

For: Priests and deacons

ONGOING FORMATION DAY FOR DEACONS

Date: Saturday 1st February

Where: St. Mary College, Oscott, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5AA

Cost: £30

For: Deacons (especially those ordained under 3 years, but open to all) and their wives

FRATERNITY OF THE RECENTLY ORDAINED: PILGRIMAGE

A chance for our recently-ordained priests to be away together and visit the national shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Date: Sunday 23rd - Wednesday 26th March 2025

Where: Walsingham

Cost: a £50 deposit is required (cheque or BACS)

For: Diocesan priests ordained fewer than 10 years.

Ongoing Formation Event Booking

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Sat 9 Nov : OGF DAY FOR DEACONS: PREACHING : £30

Thurs 21 Nov : AFTERNOON GATHERING: LAUDATO SI' : £15

Sat 1 Feb : OGF DAY FOR DEACONS : £30

Sun 23 - Weds 26 Mar : FRATERNITY OF THE RECENTLY ORDAINED: PILGRIMAGE : £50 deposit

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Ongoing Formation for Clergy

Diocesan Vocations Office

St. Mary's College, Oscott

Chester Road

Sutton Coldfield

B73 5AA

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