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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.
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.
Diversity not a burden but a gift, Pope tells Rome clergy
The cultural and pastoral diversity among clergy is not a burden but a gift that should enrich communion within the Church rather than fragment it, Pope Leo XIV told the priests and deacons of the Rome Diocese yesterday. Source: CNS.
Priests called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness: Pope
In a Church and a world divided and fractured, priests are called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness, which reconciles people and makes them one community, Pope Leo XIV has told new priests. Source: CNS.
New priests encouraged to embrace their calling with humility, courage
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged three newly ordained priests to embrace their calling with humility and courage, echoing the words of Pope Leo XIV, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid.” Source: The Record.
Archbishop Fisher welcomes largest intake of first-year seminarians in eight years
Sydney’s Seminary of the Good Shepherd has welcomed its largest intake of first-year seminarians since 2017. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Lecture series to focus on future of priesthood
Conversations around the role, function, and future of the ministerial priesthood in Australia will be at the centre of a new lecture series honouring the founding president of the Manly Union. Source: ACU.
Joyful sacrifice: Trio ordained Passionist priests
Three Vietnamese Passionist deacons have been ordained to the priesthood in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
Townsville’s Catholic community welcomes new priest
Townsville’s newest priest, Fr William Brennan, says he has a love for preaching the Word of God. Source: The Catholic Leader.