We wish Fr Richard a happy 10th anniversary of priestly ordination. Thank you for all you do for the Kingdom of God and our Province. Ad multos annos!
10th Anniversary of Priesthood for Fr. Richard
Annual Province Retreat 2019
At the start of October, the Pauline Fathers had their annual retreat. Please continue to keep them all in your prayers.
Ordination of Fr. Jeremy Santoso OSPPE and Fr. Zachary Lewis
On the 25th of May 2019, Fr. Jeremy Santoso OSPPE and Fr. Zachary Lewis OSPPE were ordained to the priesthood. We congratulate them on this momentous occasion and pray for them in their future ministry.
Ordination of Fr Joseph Maria Buckley
On the 9th of June 2018, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Fr Joseph Maria Buckley OSPPE was ordained to the priesthood at Marian Valley, Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, by the Most Rev. Columba Macbeth-Green, bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes. We wish him all the best in his future ministry.
Ordination to the Diaconate of Br Jeremy Santoso OSPPE
On the 8th of May 2018, Br Jeremy Santoso OSPPE was ordained a deacon at our Seminary in Poland. We want to congratulate him on this extraordinary occasion and look forward to his return to Australia.
Solemn Vows of Br. Jeremy Santoso
The Province would like to congratulate Br. Jeremy Santoso OSPPE on professing his Solemn Vows, at Our Mother House in Poland, on the transferred feast of the Annunciation. (09/04/18)
Solemn Profession makes one a full member of the Order and entitles one to the white mantle of the order. This mantle is worn for solemn occasions in choir, in processions and for solemn gatherings.
Provincial Chapter
On the 17th-18th of October, the Australian Province of St. Paul the First Hermit had its provincial chapter, which elected the new provincial chapter. We congratulate Fr. Albert on being elected provincial and the new council members. We also thank Fr. Jarek for his years of service as provincial.
Deaconate Ordination of Br. Joseph Maria
Congratulations to Br. Joseph Maria on his Ordination to the Deaconate celebrated on the 26th of August, Solemnity of the Black Madonna, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy – Penrose Park. We pray to the Lord to grant him an abundance of grace in his future ministry.
Solemn Vows of Br. Joseph Maria Buckley
The Province would like to congratulate Br. Joseph Maria Buckley OSPPE on professing his Solemn Vows, at Marian Valley – Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians on the 5th of August.
Solemn Profession makes one a full member of the Order and entitles one to the white mantle of the order. This mantle is worn for solemn occasions in choir, in processions and for solemn gatherings.
Fr Gabriel’s 25 years of Priesthood
Today, the 21st of April 2017, the Australian Province celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of Fr Gabriel Taylor. We wish to express our thanks for all the work, time, talents and joys that Fr Gabriel has shared with us over the years. We want to thank God for the priestly ministry of Fr Gabriel.
In 2012, Fr Gabriel talked about finding his home and vocation in the priesthood. We have made this video available on YouTube to celebrate his 25th priestly ordination. It is a fragment of the film called “Call of Our Lady,” about the Pauline Fathers in Australia.