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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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Promoting Vocations

Second-year seminarian, Mathews Noble, provides a report on the recent visit of members of Victoria’s Serra Clubs.

Senior Celibacy Seminar

Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Rhys Lowther, reports on the recent Senior Celibacy Seminar held in Bendigo.

From Maintenance to Mission

The first day of Corpus Christi College’s summer school saw the seminarians explore parish renewal and the ministry of Divine Renovation, as Deacon Josh McDermid reports.

The Silent Encounter

Seminarian of the Archdiocese of Hobart, Yohan Wickramasekara, provides some insights into the recent annual retreat.

Triple C Night

Dominic Lawes reports on our sold out Triple C Night.

Priestly Encouragement

Josh McDermid reports on the recent visit of the Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, Fr Stephen Wang.

Reflections

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Homily for the Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr Ashan Peiris

Corpus Christi College Vice-Rector, Fr Brian Nichols, preached this homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr Ashan Peiris in St Mary’s Cathedral, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia on Saturday 15 February 2025.

The Discipleship of Christ

Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Hobart, Akalanka Randeniya, gave this reflection to our seminary community for the Feast of St Luke.

What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

Yousif Alkateb, a seminarian from the Syriac Catholic Church who had to leave Iraq as a teenager due to persecution, gave this reflection during our Sunday Holy Hour.

Solid Foundations

Cameron Ryan gave this reflection to our seminary community during Friday's Vespers.

Encountering the Eucharistic Lord: The Real Presence, Our Priestly Vocation and the Path to Holiness

Seminarian for the Diocese of Ballarat, Channa Tilakarathna, gave this reflection to our seminary community during our Sunday Holy Hour.

God is Love

Yousif Alkateb provided this reflection on the Gospel text, Matthew 22:24-30, during Evening Prayer.

Destigmatising Suffering

On the eve of the Seminary Enquiry Day, Cameron Ryan gave this reflection to our community.

Heart to Heart

During Vespers for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred of Jesus, Josh McDermid gave this reflection to our seminary community.

The Joyful Mystery

Ian Vergel gave this reflection to our community for the Feast of the Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary.

In and out of season

Cameron Ryan reflects on the Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

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