Chaplains' Corner

Spirituality is not our goal this Lent. Our goal is God

Avoid the temptation this Lent to confuse being 'spiritual' with the pursuit of authentic holiness, urges Fr Dominic McGrattan

September 25, 2020

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Fr Dominic McGrattan

Fr Dominic McGrattan is from Portaferry and a priest of Down and Connor Diocese. He studied law and theology in Dublin, Cambridge, Rome and Louvain.

He previously served as parish curate, hospital chaplain and an associate of the Diocese’s pastoral planning office, Living Church. He currently assists in nearby St Brigid’s Parish.

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