Therefore I Have Hope

The discussions are accessible to everyone and will be held at the Assembly Hall and Rainy Hall, located on The Mound in Edinburgh. Entry requires a ticket, which can be reserved through this webpage. We kindly request a minimum contribution of £50 from those joining the dinner on Friday evening, and a minimum of £10 from attendees participating only on Saturday. For individuals attending both days, a minimum payment of £60 is requested. Those present for the Friday dinner are asked to specify any dietary needs. Additionally, please let us know if you require assistance with accessibility or have any other specific needs.

**Speakers:**

**Fr Nicholas Crowe OP**
Fr Nicholas, originally from Stevenage, pursued Geography at the University of Cambridge before beginning his journey to priesthood at Blackfriars. Following ordination, he served at the Dominican Priory in London and later in Leicester, where he took on roles as Vocations Director for the Dominican friars in Great Britain and Director of the Dominican Youth Movement. After furthering his education in moral theology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, he returned to the English Province, serving as Prior in Cambridge. In February 2023, he was elected Prior of Blackfriars Oxford, and in April 2024, he became Prior Provincial of the English Province. He currently teaches pastoral theology.

**Fr John Farrell OP**
Fr John Farrell, a Dominican Friar, has held numerous positions within the Province, including serving as Prior Provincial from 2008 to 2016. Hailing from Halifax, West Yorkshire, he joined the Order in 1972 after earning a history degree from the University of York. Stationed in Edinburgh in 1975, he completed advanced theological studies at New College, Edinburgh, and was ordained as a deacon in George Square and as a priest at St Peter’s Morningside. He briefly served as assistant university chaplain in George Square and worked as a parish priest in London and Newcastle. Fr John has also taught at multiple seminaries and facilitated lay ministry training programs in Southwark, Westminster, and Newcastle. Currently based at Holy Cross, Leicester, his primary focus is leading retreats.

**Fr Dermot Morrin OP**
Fr Dermot, a Dominican friar of the English Province, is based in Scotland but originates from southern Ireland. Educated by the Dominicans at Newbridge College, he earned a degree in Electronic Engineering from University College Dublin. Feeling a call to priesthood, he studied for the Diocese