Seminarian

Friday, April 26

Ordination to the diaconate

The journey to the priesthood continues for seminarian James Thomson, who will be ordained to the diaconate in Adelaide next month.

Evangelisation in today’s digital world

Restrictions imposed during the pandemic have resulted in innovative ways to spread God’s Word and also inspired the topic of seminarian Br Joshua Nash’s Masters thesis.

Joshua Nash (front) with YOUCAT members in Lourdes, France.

Joshua open to the journey

Spending three months in Lourdes, France, helping young people to engage more with their faith is proving the perfect way for Oblate seminarian Joshua Nash to strengthen his commitment to God and his calling to become a priest.

Pat’s call to serve comes later

It was the phone call that would change the direction of his life and as Pat Lopresti recalls, it wasn’t an easy one to make. He procrastinated for some time, drink in hand, before he could summon the courage to dial the number.

Missing piece of puzzle falls into place

About to turn 40 and enter the seminary, James Thomson says he finally knows where he fits in the jigsaw puzzle.

Chilean experience inspires Adelaide seminarians

Visiting Chile and watching other priests in their ministry has provided plenty of inspiration for two young Adelaide seminarians.