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the person -
Qualities of a Potential Priest:
- spiritual
- ministry
- academic
- personal
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the role -
- community leader
- messenger of hope
- spiritual guide
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the process -
- Stage 1 initial enquiry and formation in home diocese.
- Stage 2 – formation at Holy Spirit Seminary
- Stage 3 Pastoral Placement in a parish
- Stage 4 Preparing for Diaconate
- Stage 5 Diaconate
- Stage 6 Priesthood
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experiences
> Proclaiming the word of God
– Fr Anthony Mellor
> A Young Priest Reflects
– Fr Paul Kelly
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Test Your Call: Canali House
In 2003, the Archdiocese of Brisbane opened Canali House, a residential house of discernment for young men considering the call to Priesthood. Between 2003-07, twelve men have taken the step to test their call in this way. |
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Emotions of Discernment
Men who discern the vocation to priesthood experience a whole range of emotions, including anxiety, hope, excitement, doubt and fear - feeling these emotions is okay, but they’re not the full story. |
