The Seminary

Priestly formation for diocesan seminarians from the Archdioceses of Melbourne and Hobart, as well as the Dioceses of Ballarat, Sale and Sandhurst.

 
 

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The word ‘seminary’ comes from the Latin for ‘seedbed’, a dedicated place where something created by God is nurtured and encouraged to grow.

 
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People with a Passion for Vocations
People with a Passion for Vocations

Josh McDermid provides a glimpse into the annual visit to the seminary of the Serrans, a group of people dedicated to promoting vocations to priesthood and consecrated life in the Catholic Church.

Senior Celibacy Seminar
Senior Celibacy Seminar

Dominic Lawes recounts and reflects on the recent Senior Celibacy Seminar held in Bendigo.

The Ballarat Picnic Day: A Pleasant Voyage
The Ballarat Picnic Day: A Pleasant Voyage

Fedoje Simon Zakari recounts the seminary community’s recent day trip to Ballarat.

Discipleship: The Theory of One
Discipleship: The Theory of One

Melbourne seminarian, Rhys Lowther, reports on the recent visit of the Proclaim team to Corpus Christi College.

Barry Nunn Memorial Oration
Barry Nunn Memorial Oration

Seminarian of the Archdiocese of Hobart, Ashan Peiris, provides an insight into the Barry Nunn Memorial Oration, given by the secretary of the Australian Lutheran Roman Catholic Dialogue, Pastor Thomas Pietsch.

Aspiring to Holy Orders
Aspiring to Holy Orders

Archbishop Comensoli admitted seminarians of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Tuong Nguyen, Ian Vergel, and John Vespa, as candidates for Holy Orders.

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My Lord and My God
My Lord and My God

During our Holy Hour on the 3rd Sunday of Easter, John Vespa provided the community with this reflection, presented as a dialogue between himself and Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.

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Feeding God's People
Feeding God's People

Josh McDermid provided this reflection to the seminary community on Friday of the Second Week of Easter. The Gospel was John 6:1-15, the ‘Feeding of the Five Thousand’.

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Priest, Prophet and King
Priest, Prophet and King

Melbourne seminarian, Ian Vergel, gave this reflection to the seminary community on the Gospel for Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30.

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The Desert Experience
The Desert Experience

During our Holy Hour on Sunday evening, student for the Archdiocese of Hobart, Yohan Wickramasekera, provided this reflection to his brother seminarians.

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The Courage to Love - Understanding the Greatest Commandment through Kabang
The Courage to Love - Understanding the Greatest Commandment through Kabang

Tuong Nguyen gave this reflection on yesterday’s Gospel, Mark 12:28-34.

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Dedication of the Cathedral
Dedication of the Cathedral

Melbourne seminarian, Cameron Ryan, provided this reflection on the anniversary of the dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne.

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Give Back to God What Belongs to God
Give Back to God What Belongs to God

Melbourne seminarian, Ian Vergel, provided the seminary community with this reflection during Holy Hour for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

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"That, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed."
"That, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed."

Yesterday, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, second-year seminarian, Cameron Ryan, provided this reflection to our community during Evening Prayer.

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Love, Relationships and Commitment
Love, Relationships and Commitment

This evening, Melbourne seminarian, Tuong Nguyen, provided the seminary community with this reflection on today’s Gospel.

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De Te Vivere
De Te Vivere

Happy Feast of Corpus Christi! College Rector, Fr Cameron Forbes, concludes our series of reflections on the Eucharist.

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Our community will read aloud your prayer with all of the seminarians and staff at Corpus Christi College at evening prayer.