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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the London boroughs south of the Thames, the County of Kent and the Medway Unitary Authority.
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The Catholic community consists of a body of people who come together to give praise and thanksgiving to God, to receive the Sacraments, to deepen their faith, to mutually support each other in prayer and, motivated by their beliefs, to make a difference to others through good deeds. In this section, you can find out how to increase your involvement in our family of faith.
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Seminarians and Seminary Life
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The Evangelist e-Magazine
Seminary Life
Once you have been accepted by the Archbishop as a candidate for the priesthood or diaconate, a significant period of study is required: normally five or six years.
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Southwark Seminarians
Read about three of our seminarians who will continue their training and formation for the priesthood this year.
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The Evangelist e-Magazine
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Vocations
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Is God Calling Me?
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Seminarians and Seminary Life
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Religious Life Testimony
Sr Anouska is the chaplain at Goldsmiths, University of London and London South Bank University. Read more about her vocation as an apostolic religious sister.
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Good Shepherd Sunday 2023
The Fourth Sunday of Easter we traditionally celebrate as Good Shepherd or Vocations Sunday. This is because in the Gospel of the day (from St. John’s Gospel), Jesus speaks of himself as the Shepherd who is prepared to lay down his life for his sheep.
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Priests Training Fund
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Vocations Webinar: 'Here I am, send me!'
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The Diaconate
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