Welcome to our Vocations pages. Here you will find information about discerning your vocation, the different types of vocation and news of vocations in our diocese.
If you would like to talk to someone about a vocation to the priesthood, your first point of contact is the Vocations Promotion Team:
Canon Roger Taylor: vocationspromoter@rcdow.org.uk
Fr Mike Maguire: vocations@rcdow.org.uk
At the later stage of preparing for the Selection Conference, support is given by the Vocations Director:
Fr Andrew Connick: vocationsdirector@rcdow.org.uk
You can also follow the Vocations team on social media:
Twitter: @WestminsterVoca
Facebook: @WestminsterVocations
Further information about vocations can be found at the National Office for Vocations website.
‘Come & See’ Vocations Mornings 2026
Sat 17th Oct, 10.30-1.30 at Ealing Abbey, Charlbury Grove W52 DY.
Could God be calling you? If you have ever wondered whether God might be calling you to serve the Church as a Priest or Permanent Deacon, come and see. Learn more about the Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate. Hear from those already serving in their vocations. Ask questions and explore what God may be asking of you. Meet others who are also discerning their vocation. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
To find out more and register your attendance: contact Canon Roger Taylor, Vocations Promoter vocationspromoter@rcdow.org.uk or Deacon Ian Edwards Assistant Director, Permanent Diaconate ianedwards@rcdow.org.uk
Priest Training Fund
To form and educate a seminarian costs £25,000 per year. The Diocese of Westminster’s Priest Training Fund raises about £150,000 each year and contributes to both the training of our seminarians and also the ongoing education of our priests’ post-ordination.
Sick and Retired Priests Fund
Our priests have dedicated their lives to serve us. They have baptised and confirmed our children, celebrated our marriages, consoled us when we lost a loved one and guided us in times of need. Now it’s our turn to be there for them.
The Sick & Retired Priests’ Fund is crucial in ensuring that our priests receive the medical care, housing, and support they deserve in their later years. Any gift, large or small will make a tangible difference to the lives of our retired priests.
