UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH DIVINE LITURGY 
Today we visited St Andrew’s Ukrainian Catholic parish in Lidcombe. In solidarity with those affected by the tragedies in Ukraine, we joined the community there for an English Divine Liturgy.
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NRL Game 2022
The seminarians and priests headed out to Belmore Sports Ground this arvo to watch the Bulldogs v Dragons game.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians, Patroness of Australia. Let us pray to Mother Mary that we may imitate her more and more each day, to listen and ponder God’s Word, and respond with a generous heart to whatever her Son tells us. Almighty, ever-living God, who placed the love […]
SILENCE AND SOLITUDE SUNDAY
Every 3rd Sunday of the month the Seminarians have a mini half day retreat where we reflect on a particular theme. Then in the evening we assist at the 6pm mass at the Cathedral, serving at the altar and singing in the Schola.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS ~ GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY – 8 May 2022
Please pray for our Seminarians and Deacons from the Seminary of the Good Shepherd and for vocations across all our dioceses. Prayer for Vocations: “God our Father,You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ.We ask that You inspire young people whomyou call to priesthood and consecrated lifeto courageously follow […]
Premiere of Fr Stu
Sydney priests, seminarians and 1 bishop were this week the first in Australia to see the new Mark Wahlberg offering Fr Stu … and gave it their blessings! https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/saved-by-grace-and-grit/
ORDINATIONS TO THE DIACONATE 2022 – Nam and James
We give thanks to God for Rev. Nam Dinh Le, Diocese of Bathurst, and Rev. James Arblaster, Diocese of Wollongong, on their ordinations to the Diaconate last weekend. Nam’s Ordination was celebrated by Bishop Michael McKenna at the Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst on Friday 29 April. James’ Ordination was celebrated by […]
Seminarians visit Sumner House of Discernment
On Tuesday 26 April 2022, some our Sydney Seminarians paid a visit to Sumner House for dinner. It was an opportunity for the Sumner House men to hear shared testimonies and engage in a Q&A session.
SEVEN CHURCHES PILGRIMAGE 2022
Every year after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper the Seminarians visit seven churches in Sydney. This beautiful tradition was said to have started by St Philip Neri and is practiced all around the world, as pilgrims move from altar to altar, spiritually accompanying Christ as he enters his Passion. As Jesus asks of his […]
EASTER TRIDUUM 2022
Before the Easter Triduum commenced, Seminarians from each diocese returned to their Cathedrals to celebrate the Chrism Mass. “The blessing of the Holy Oils is one of the most ancient and beautiful ceremonies in the Church. Always celebrated in the Cathedral, by the Bishop surrounded by the Priests from his diocese, the Chrism Mass manifests […]