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Visiting St Joseph's Minor Seminary: who has been?

Victor Audu

Verified by registerPosted 18 October 2026, 21:52

My son is thinking about the priesthood. Is there a come-and-see weekend this year, and what should he bring? #vocations

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MemberParish Priest · St Brigid's Parish, Amberfield

19 October 2026 · 03:52

There is one in the second week of Advent. Ask your parish priest for a letter. Boys bring a sleeping bag, a Bible and a good pair of shoes for football.

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Musa AnyanwuVerified by register

19 October 2026 · 17:52

Our eldest went last year and came back talking about nothing else for a month.

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