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Fr Galbert: ‘I fell more in love with Christ’ in the seminary
The Catholic Foundation Diocese of Parramatta supports works of Faith, Hope and Charity across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Our current appeal seeks to build support for the Holy Spirit Seminary. If you would like to help, please click here to make a donation today. By Fr Galbert Albino, assistant priest, St Aidan’s Parish, Rooty Hill…
Seminarian David: ‘I’ve grown so much in the seminary’
The Catholic Foundation Diocese of Parramatta supports works of Faith, Hope and Charity across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Our current appeal seeks to build support for the Holy Spirit Seminary. If you would like to help, please click here to make a donation today. By Seminarian David Sebastian, Holy Spirit Seminary I came to the…
Support our seminarians to become good shepherds
The Catholic Foundation Diocese of Parramatta supports works of Faith, Hope and Charity across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Our current appeal seeks to build support for the Holy Spirit Seminary. If you would like to help, please click here to make a donation today. “There will always be a need for Jesus…
Seminarian Alexander Kurkcu: ‘I always had this idea of priesthood’
For many seven- and eight-year-olds, learning about God and Jesus through the Sacraments is a big undertaking. But for Alexander Kurkcu, this time was the catalyst for a life devoted to Christ. “During that time, when we were in primary school, it was the first time I met Fr Brian [Rooney, the late Pastor…
Seminarians Bring Community & Communion to the Sick
Meet Michael Axiak. He joined Holy Spirit Seminary in 2016 and has already hit the ground running, by means of serving the community, being installed as an acolyte and undergoing rigorous intellectual formation. Michael was born and bred in Westmead. His father is Maltese and his mother is Dutch. Like Tom, every Friday, Michael visits…
Seminarians Build Relationships Through Sign Language
Meet Matthew Dimian. He joined Holy Spirit Seminary in 2014, and has wanted to be a priest for most his life. Every Friday, Matthew visits the Ephpheta Centre, which is a community for the hard of hearing and deaf. During his visits, he also learns Auslan, so that he can converse intimately with those who…
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