The Seminary

Priestly formation for diocesan seminarians from the Archdioceses of Melbourne and Hobart, as well as the Dioceses of Ballarat, Sale and Sandhurst.

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Words of Welcome

The word ‘seminary’ comes from the Latin for ‘seedbed’, a dedicated place where something created by God is nurtured and encouraged to grow.

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Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2026
Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2026

The Rector of Corpus Christi College, Very Rev. Dr. Cameron Forbes, delivered this homily at Solemn Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 2026.

Welcome Home
Welcome Home

Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Luke Rochford, reflects on beginning seminary formation.

Amazing Race
Amazing Race

Melbourne Seminarian, Liam Bui, made video summary of our “Amazing Race“ around Melbourne.

Ta' Pinu Pilgrimage
Ta' Pinu Pilgrimage

Deacon for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Rev. Rhys Lowther, reports on the annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu Shrine in Bacchus Marsh.

2026 Family & Friends Day
2026 Family & Friends Day

Seminarian for the Diocese of Sandhurst, Mason Crosier, reports on the recent Family and Friends Day.

Holy and Chaste in Her Members as in Her Head
Holy and Chaste in Her Members as in Her Head

Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Xavier Ryan, reflects on the Senior Celibacy Seminar in Bendigo.

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Delight in the Lord
Delight in the Lord

Seminarian for the Emmanuel Community, James Duckett, gave this reflection in the College Chapel on Friday 5 June, 2026.

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From Leaves to Fruit: Remaining Spiritually Rooted Amid Academic Pressures
From Leaves to Fruit: Remaining Spiritually Rooted Amid Academic Pressures

Seminarian for the Diocese of Sandhurst, Jhunel Mendez, delivered this reflection in the College Chapel on Friday 29 May 2026.

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“Do You Love Me?” The Foundation of Priestly Vocation
“Do You Love Me?” The Foundation of Priestly Vocation

Seminarian for the Diocese of Ballarat, Channa Tilakarathna, gave this reflection in the Seminary Chapel on Friday 22 May, 2026.

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St Peter Chanel
St Peter Chanel

Deacon for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Rev. Dominic Lawes, preached this homily at Mass on the feast of St Peter Chanel.

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The Lord Feeds Us So We Can Become Bread for Others
The Lord Feeds Us So We Can Become Bread for Others

Seminarian for the Diocese of Ballarat, Simon Zakari, gave this reflection in Chapel on Friday 17 April, 2026.

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Faith Seeking Understanding
Faith Seeking Understanding

Deacon for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Rev. Rhys Lowther, preached this homily on the memorial of St Anselm of Canterbury on 21 April, 2026.

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I Am the Vine: You the Branches
I Am the Vine: You the Branches

Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Nicolas Calandra, shared this reflection at our Holy Hour on 19 October, 2025.

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Where Christ Is
Where Christ Is

Melbourne seminarian, Rhys Lowther, gave this reflection during Holy Hour on Sunday 3 August, 2025.

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Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy
Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy

Deacon Josh McDermid preached this homily this morning for our seminary community.

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Are We Listening?
Are We Listening?

On Tuesday morning, Deacon Tuong Nguyen gave the seminary community this homily on the Gospel of the day, John 10:22-30.

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Our community will read aloud your prayer with all of the seminarians and staff at Corpus Christi College at evening prayer.

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