HOLY ORDERS
“The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests
HOLY ORDERS
Holy Orders is the sacrament by which a man is made a bishop, a priest, or a deacon, and thus dedicated to be an image of Jesus Christ. Aspirants to the priesthood are required by canon law to go through a seminary program. St. Charles’ Seminary is the college of formation of Catholic priests and deacons for the Archdiocese of Perth.
If you feel as though God may be calling you to the priesthood, the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth welcomes the opportunity to help you with your discernment.
If you live in our Parish, Fr Stephen Gorddard is your first point of contact. Email stephen.gorddard@perthcatholic.org.au or you can contact the Perth Vocations Office directly here.
“Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God; and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
1 Peter 2:4-5
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