By Fr Michael de Stoop  – February 22, 2023 Reading Time: 10 minutes Seventeen men entered this year, the largest number in the history of the Homebush seminary, confirming that despite the challenges to faith in Australia today, men are answering the call to the Church and its ministry. Photo: Alphonsus Fok This year, the Seminary … Continue reading Fr Michael de Stoop: Biggest Bumper Crop in the Lord’s Harvest →

By Debbie Cramsie  – February 22, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes Seminarians chat during a break at Good Shepherd Seminary in Homebush on 17 February. Photo: Alphonsus Fok Sydney’s Seminary of the Good Shepherd is becoming a powerhouse for the Church in Australia. Seventeen men entered this year, the largest number in the history of the Homebush … Continue reading Super Seventeen enter Sydney Seminary →

By Michael Kenny -September 11, 2021 | Reading Time: 4 minutes In a culture that pushes young men in particular not to commit to anything – or anyone – Sydney’s Sumner House, a vocational discernment residence for men, goes against the tide. Sydney priest Father Daniele Russo helps young men discern where God is calling them at … Continue reading Sumner House: a vocations powerhouse of evangelisation →

By Monica Doumit – September 21, 2020 The four new priests with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP in the sacristy after the ordinations Mass, with the masks they wore during the service to meet COVID-safety precautions. PHOTO: Giovanni Portelli Restrictions exemption triples ordinations day joy It might have only been at a quarter capacity in terms … Continue reading New priests will spark a ‘spiritual pandemic’ →