working for a renewed priesthood since 1969

Aims of Advent

+ To be a support group for men and women and their partners who have left the active ministry, or religious life.

+ To offer a safe haven for men and women who are considering change.

+ To be a support for others closely involved with the priest's or religious' decision.

+ To work for change in the Church and its ministry

If you are thinking of change...

Members of Advent understand what you are going through.

They understand the struggle with vocation and celibacy...

The indecision that has brought you this far...

The worries about family and parishioners...

The Media...

The other clergy...

Members of the Religious Community...

...and most of all the fear of change itself.

And then there are practical issues...