POPE’S MESSAGE For 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, (Vatican Information Service – edited) Proposing Vocations in the local church is the theme for the Pope’s message for the 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations. ‘At the beginning of his public life, the Lord called some fishermen from the shore of the Sea of Galilee: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17) He invites them to become his friends, to listen attentively to his word and to live with him. ... every member of the Church needs consciously to feel responsibility for promoting Vocations ... it is essential that every local church become more sensitive and attentive to the pastoral care of Vocations ... the ability to foster Vocations is a hallmark of the vitality of a local church ... calling new labourers to His harvest.’ (Pope Benedict XVI)
SEMINARY APPEAL Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
BISHOP’S MESSAGE It’s exciting to know that the Holy Cross Seminary is full again this year. The 10 new seminarians there now brings the total number to 27. In the past year, another young man, Glenn Brennan, has entered the seminary from our diocese, joining Danny Fraser-Jones, who is now in his 4th year. Glenn has been in pastoral placement for the past year in St Thomas More parish, Mt Maunganui and St Patrick’s parish, Te Puke. I know that you will pray for these young men as they generously offer themselves to the Lord to discover whether or not He is calling them to Priesthood. ‘In Him we were also chosen, having been predestine according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.’ (Ephesians 1:11)
As members of the diocese please respond generously as you become aware of the costs involved in the formation of our students for the Priesthood. Thank you in anticipation of your generosity in prayer and financially. God Bless you. Yours in Christ Brochure printed April 2012
?Denis Browne BISHOP OF HAMILTON
“Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1: 17)
No. Catholics* per Active Priest in Hamilton Diocese
The Seminary
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Holy Cross Seminary is situated at 44 Vermont St Ponsonby, Auckland, and is the National Seminary for the training of Diocesan clergy. Seminarians are in formation for priesthood. Holy Cross is home for our seminarians for their 6 ½ years training for the priesthood. Good Shepherd College Holy Cross Seminary Lectures are undertaken at nearby Good Shepherd College where seminarians study towards their Bachelor in Theology.
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Pre-seminary discernment: The Hamilton diocese has four young men in pre-seminary discernment – including two at St Thomas More Parish, Mt Maunganui. Costs are around $10,000 each for 2012 (including stipend, car, living expenses).
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Human & Spiritual Formation Academic & Pastoral Formation
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Bachelor of Theology Parish Work
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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton Active
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‘The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.’ St Jean Vianney
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Fr Michael Gielen will study in Rome in 2012 - 14 Fr Michael Gielen will study in Rome in 2012/14 following which he will become the new Formator at Holy following which he will become the new Formator at Holy Cross Seminary, Auckland. Fr Michael is currently parish Cross Seminary, Auckland. Fr Michael is currently parish priest at St Thomas More, Mt Maunganui and St Patrick’s priest at St Thomas More, Mt Maunganui and St Patrick’s Parish, Te Puke. Parish, Te Puke.
However, this funding is not sustainable. For this reason the diocese is undertaking this additional request for funding now.
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Costs are substantial: This year, costs are expected to be around $54,000 per seminarian. For 6½ years that’s $351,000 per seminarian! This is to cover Seminary/Good Shepherd College overheads, plus seminarians’ board (meals, accommodation), text books, course fees, telephone/internet, power, insurance, day trips….. These costs are funded largely by the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, plus any donations (including this Seminary Appeal.
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What It Costs
However, all our clergy are still financially sustained by our diocese. And as the graphs show, the number of Catholics, and Catholic students per active priest in our diocese, is substantial. Whilst the support our priests receive from our deacons is much needed and appreciated, help is still necessary.
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Preparation for priestly life
Fr Michael Gielen
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The Seminary Formation Whilst there is a shortage of priests in our diocese, Programme
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During their time in the seminary, students participate in human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation.
overseas clergy have enriched us. Our diocese is fortunate to have active clergy from the Philippines, South Korea and India, Ireland, Argentina, Holland, Switzerland.
No. Students* per Active Priest attending Catholic Schools in Hamilton diocese (at 1 July)
0 2006
2012
St Jean Vianney Patron Saint of Priests
Pray for our seminarians (and for more young men to answer the call for vocations) Financially support this appeal for funding Remember the “Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton – Seminary Account” in your Will Charities Commission Reg.No. CC32635
Information/graphics from: Holy Cross Seminary & Good Shepherd College/Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
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