THURSDAY DECEMBER 16, 2004
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Salvatorian Vocations Archbishop welcomes opening of novitiate The Salvatorian Fathers have opened a novitiate in Perth and have two young men beginning a 7-year journey to the priesthood. The young novices are Phillip Vostan (20), of Beckenham, and Michael Cornell (18), of Sydney. The novitiate was formally opened and the novices received during Mass at St Anthony’s Church, Greenmount, on December 7, the vigil of the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The novitiate is located in St Anthony’s Parish in a house provided free of charge by Archbishop Barry Hickey. It is the first formation house established by the Salvatorians since their arrival in Australia in 1961 and will be the national centre for vocations training. Archbishop Hickey said that the opening of the novitiate was a great event for the Order and for the Archdiocese. “At a time when many religious orders are struggling to attract vocations, it is wonderful to see a young, vigorous community taking this step,” he said. “Opening a novitiate with two young men is an expression of confidence in the future, a confidence we should all share.” The Novice Master will be Fr Chris Kowalczyk who first came to WA 15 years ago, but has since had assignments in other parts of the world. Tuesday night’s celebrations also saw 22 Salvatorian priests from WA and NSW make their annual renewal of vows of poverty, celibate chastity and obedience. The feast of the Immaculate Conception is the anniversary of the foundation of the Society of the Divine Saviour in 1881. Michael Cornell was the first of the two novices to join the Salvatorians. He is from the Sydney Cathedral parish, but his grandmother is the sacristan in a neighbouring parish and it was there that Michael met Fr Dariusz Basiaga SDS. He said that in many long con-
Clergy on the move Archbishop Barry Hickey has announced 19 changes in Clergy appointments throughout the Archdiocese. Most of the new appointments will take effect at the end of January. The changes involve city and country parishes from the Cathedral to Kalgoorlie.
Pastry chef Ugo Mignone prepares a Nativity scene made entirely of chocolate in a cake workshop in Naples, Italy. Some 20 pastry chefs have been working around the clock to create the world’s largest chocolate Nativity scene. Photo: CNS versations, Fr Dariusz taught him a lot about prayer and faith and inspired him with the idea of joining the Salvatorians. He completed his secondary studies in Sydney, joined the Order on his 18th birthday and has spent nine months in Perth as a postulant. Phillip Vostan became a Catholic two years ago when he began to look into his Croatian background and discovered the rich Catholic tradition in Croatia.
He said the thought of the priesthood was with him from the beginning, but his attraction to the Salvatorians was triggered by a CD put out by Fr Irek Czech SDS. He began his postulancy six months ago. After completing 12 months of formation in the novitiate, the two will be eligible for their first vows in the Order and will then begin six years of study and formation leading to ordination. St Anthony’s Church was
packed for the occasion, with many young people present to congratulate Michael and Phillip. Included in the congregation were people from five of the WA parishes served by the Salvatorians (Greenmount, Balcatta, Ocean Reef, Merredin and Bruce Rock) and representatives of the Missionaries of Charity, the Schoenstatt Sisters and the Redemptorists, and several diocesan priests.
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The changes are: ■ Fr Greg Donovan, currently at Mt Lawley, has been appointed Parish Priest of John Paul Parish, Willetton. The appointment begins on 30 January 2005. ■ Fr Gerard Beeson, currently at Mirrabooka, has been appointed Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Hilton. The appointment takes effect at the beginning of February 2005, after the departure of the Carmelite Fathers from Hilton Parish. ■ Fr Kazimierz Stuglik has been appointed Parish Priest of St Francis Xavier Parish, Armadale, to take effect from 29 January 2004. ■ Fr Terry Nueva, formerly of Armadale will be Parish Priest of Corrigin, Kulin, Kondinin and Hyden from 29 January 2004. He has expressed a desire to serve in the country. ■ Fr Valerio Fenoglio CRS will be appointed Parish Priest of St Jerome's Parish, Spearwood, on Sunday 19 December 2004. Fr Valerio belongs to the Somascan Continued on page 5
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