Vocations Contacts
Diocesan Director of Vocations
Catholic Chaplaincy, 14 Windsor Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HE
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.
Tel: (0191) 239 9527
Mobile: 07790 014204
Email: andrew.downie@ncl.ac.uk
Diocesan Promoter of Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life
Fr. Michael McCoy
St. Anne, Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9AA
Tel (0191) 534 2346
mob: 07984 034330
Fr Michael is the promoter of vocations in the Diocese. He liaises with schools, the YMT and parishes in providing opportunities for interested individuals to come together for support,prayer,social interaction.reflection and discernment.