The Seminary
Priestly formation for diocesan seminarians from the Archdioceses of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide, as well as the Dioceses of Ballarat, Sale, Sandhurst and Darwin.
Words of Welcome
The formation of wise, holy and competent priests has been needful in every generation, none more so than this.
“Her little way of love was inspired by her insight to give her all to the Lord of love by drawing all things to reconciliation and healing” - Fr Denis Stanley
Huy Nguyen, a fourth-year seminarian, recounts an amazing story of perseverance, trust, and faith that will inspire!
Sixth-year seminarian Steven Smith reflects on the Diaconate Ordinations in the Diocese of Sale.
The 2019 Melbourne Spring Ordinations filled St Patrick’s Cathedral as seven men were consecrated for priestly and diaconal ministry.
First-year seminarian E.J. Ibarra tells of his time on placement at an aged care facility. He recounts not only the challenging moments but also lessons learned and graces gained.
A homily by Fr Cameron Forbes - Christian conduct in particular consists, not in refraining from bad things, but in actively doing good things.
A homily by Father Denis Stanley - It is precisely by seeking to love as Jesus loved that God comes into people’s lives.
A homily by Father Ed Moloney - The peace Jesus offers us, is a gift that brings about the greatest assurance we can be given: God is on our side even in our brokenness and fragility.
A homily by Father Denis Stanley - It’s really not that difficult with many a public person today dragged through the public arena of newspapers and television, “in full view of everyone…caught in the very act” of some shameful sexual sin – like the woman in today’s gospel.
A homily by Fr Jake Mudge - A God, who, in a sense, is always with us and never just “far off” or remaining in the house “waiting”.
A homily by Fr Cao Nguyen - Most Asian countries have the tradition of walking into family homes and temples bare footed, leaving shoes and thongs outside the door.
A homily by Fr Cameron Forbes - Climbing above everything frees us from the burdens of everyday life, and gives us a vantage point where we can see everything in its proper context.
A homily by Fr Ed Moloney - The devil seizes the moment and moves in -like a leopard stalking its prey.