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In The Dioceses Priesthood

Archbishop invites clergy to return to the heart of their vocation

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has invited clergy of his archdiocese to return to the heart of their vocation: Jesus Christ. Source: The Record.

Pope Leo XIV Priesthood

Pope to new priests: Keep Church door open to seekers

Priests are called each day to leave the doors of the Church open to a “suffering humanity” in need and not “be an obstacle to those who wish to enter,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

In The Dioceses Priesthood

‘Encouraging sign’: Seven seminarians preparing for priesthood

For the first time in many years, the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has seven seminarians preparing for the priesthood — a development vocation director Fr Emil Milat says is both encouraging and a reminder of the Church’s responsibility to support those discerning the call. Source: Catholic Voice.

Priesthood Religious Orders

New priest told leadership ‘grounded not in status but in service’

The Society of the Divine Word has a new priest, with the ordination of Fr Shouzheng Peter Wang SVD in Melbourne on Saturday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Priesthood Sport

Seminarians strike a goal of for brotherhood

Australia’s future priests are learning that the path to the altar sometimes runs through the soccer field. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses Priesthood

Good things come in threes: Archbishop ordains new priests

The priest is not simply a “caretaker of sacred things” but is one who “gathers, protects, nurtures and gives life”, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli said at the ordination to the priesthood of three men on Saturday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Pope Leo XIV Priesthood

Joy, reverence are part of being an altar server, Pope says 

Every Catholic at Mass, but especially the altar servers, should rejoice that they are in the presence of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

Jubilee 2025 Priesthood

Friendship with Christ the spiritual foundation of ordained ministry: Pope 

When a priest has experienced the joy of truly believing in Jesus Christ and embracing him as a friend, it shows, Pope Leo XIV told priests yesterday. Source: OSV News.

Ordination Priesthood

Brisbane ordinations a ‘powerful journey’

Newly ordained Brisbane priests, Fr Sang Duc Bui and Fr Sean Woods, are sharing their love and gratitude to God. Source: The Catholic Leader.