Hello,
It has been the great privilege and joy of my life to know that God has called me and that I have heard and responded to His call.
If you feel God may be calling you, if you would like to give your life to something great, if you wish to know more about being a father, a shepherd, why not join me at the Cathedral on Sunday 4 January 2026 to find out more?
I am inviting any man in our Diocese aged 17 or older to come along for a short talk after Vespers and Benediction at 3pm, when you can also ask any questions you may have about being a priest. There will be refreshments, and we will finish by 5pm.
If you would like to join me, please complete this short registration form, where you can also leave any questions you may have for me. Please note that anyone who is aged 17 will need to bring a parent or guardian along with them.
I look forward to meeting you and I entrust this meeting – and all we do – to the Mother of Priests, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In corde Iesu
Travel Information
St John’s Cathedral is in Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth PO1 3HG. There is a public car park next to the Cathedral in front of the Discovery Centre, also in Bishop Crispian Way. Parking is also available at the Cascades Shopping Centre.
The Cathedral is five minutes’ walk from Portsmouth and Southsea railway station.
There is a major motorway closure (M27 junction 9 Whiteley to Junction 11 Fareham) over the Christmas and New Year period. The road is due to reopen at 4am on Sunday 4 January. Latest information here.
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