Hexham and Newcastle Diocese

Priestly Vocations Contacts

Diocesan Promoters of Vocations to the Priesthood:

Fr. Michael McCoy
Vocations PromoterSt. Anne, Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AA

Tel (0191) 534 2346

mob: 07984 034330

Vocations PromoterFr Marc Lyden-Smith

St. Mary's Cathedral, Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5HH

Tel 0191 232 6953

 

 


Fr Michael and Fr Marc are promoters of vocations to the priesthood in the diocese. They liaise with schools, the YMT and parishes in providing opportunities for interested individuals to come together for support, prayer, social interaction, reflection and discernment.

Diocesan Director of Priestly Vocations

Fr. Andrew Downie is the Diocesan Director of Vocations. He helps people through initial enquiry, formal application, seminary training, and support during the period of formation and first appointment.

DirectorFr. Andrew Downie

St Patrick's Presbytery
Victoria Rd
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 5AX
 
01207 502196 Mobile 077900 14204
 Email: vocations@rcdhn.org.uk