Help our seminarians to be
‘Pilgrims and Sowers of Hope’
It takes years of formation to become a priest, and your prayers, accompaniment and financial support, these men can embrace their calling with confidence, knowing they are not alone.
Your tax-deductible donation will ensure they receive the education, spiritual guidance, and pastoral training needed to become faithful shepherds of God’s people.
$75
can help fund a seminarian’s transport costs for community outreach visits to the lonely, sick, elderly and people in need.
$100
can contribute to teaching sacred scriptures, sacramental and faith formation programs.
Your gift will help our future priests to sow hope, faith and love in the hearts of God’s people.
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
– Luke 9:23
“As a priest, you’re the father of many. You take care of God’s people.”
In his younger years, Jose Valentine (JV) describes God’s call to his priestly vocation as a “gentle coaxing.” The invitation of the Holy Spirit came to him through the words of others, until he finally accepted the call and entered the seminary.
JV is now in his fourth year of seminary studies at the Diocese of Parramatta’s Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park.
Far from his home in the Philippines, JV appreciates the support you provide as his spiritual family, helping him navigate challenges of daily study and pastoral formation.
With your support, JV prepares to join the next generation of priests, ready to serve God’s mission and people in local parishes and beyond.
“I’m still not worthy. But I know that God will make me worthy.” JV says.
“It was here I found my calling.”
As a child, Luke Thien Quoc Huynh felt called to dedicate his life in faithful service to his community. But it wasn’t until he attended an Open Day at our Holy Spirit Seminary in Harris Park, that he began to think more seriously about becoming a priest.
“After that day, a desire to join the Seminary burned fiercely in my heart. Working in the Chancery and visiting the parishes across the Diocese of Parramatta gave me solid faith in my calling to serve the people of this community. I have the greatest memories and it made me fall in love with them.
“I recognised that my true inner peace, joy, and happiness is rooted in the service of God’s people.”
Our faithful priests answer the call to give their lives in service as good shepherds of God’s people. In these times of fragility and despair, their mission is to spread God’s love to all.
The spiritual and pastoral needs of our people in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains are growing. As such, we need to support our Holy Spirit Seminarians as they strive to keep their hearts aflame for their mission ahead.
Your caring and generous support will provide the education and spiritual formation they need to remain dedicated to their ministry as ‘pilgrims and sowers of hope’ for Christ’s Church.
Thank you for keeping them in your prayers as they journey in discipleship.
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv
Bishop of Parramatta
Thank you for helping our seminarians to answer God’s call to serve.
REFUND INFORMATION & PRIVACY POLICY
If you are seeking a refund for your donation, please contact the Parramatta Catholic Foundation office via phone or email. Please note any approved refunds will be credited to the credit card used for the original transaction.
