Sydney-based Filipino priests gather in Camillian space

Although they already bump into each other at informal Pinoy gatherings like fiestas or birthday celebrations, the Filipino priests of Greater Sydney nonetheless decided to formally gather twice a year.  This year’s gatherings in January and July were held in the Camillian Community house at Wentworthville.  

Sixteen priests and two permanent deacons participated in the July gathering, which was a Day of Recollection and of catching up with one another.  Two speakers enriched the day with their talks.  Fr. Nestor Candado, SSP, the Society of St. Paul Community Superior of Sydney, gave a short talk about St. Paul to mark the end of the Pauline Year.  Bishop Michael McKenna, the newly ordained and installed Bishop of Bathurst, talked about the Year for Priests.  Bishop Mckenna also joined the priests at the closing Mass and stayed for supper.

“It was a good gathering,” says Fr. Nilo Deligero, MI.  He shared that they spent the time “not only to reflect with fellow pinoy priests and deacons and to catch up with each other but also to share about our life and ministry. This is also a sort of support group for us.  We agreed to help and assist each other’s ministry in our own way…”

Snapshots of Fr. Evan’s pastoral visit to the Australian Delegation

• The community at their meeting with Fr. Evan, held at the Camillian residence in Wentworthville.
• From left, Fathers Jojo, Dado, Evan, Regie, Mike, Giulio and Nilo.
• Fr Evan was invited by Fr. Nilo to visit the Children's Hospital in Westmead. With them is another chaplain, Sr. Patricia Bolster, RSM.