“As they go through the Bitter Valley they make it a place of springs, the autumn rain covers it with blessings. They walk with evergrowing strength, they will see the God of gods in Sion”. – Psalm 83 as in the Brievary As the seminary’s enrichment curriculum continues, the seminarians spend time learning and growing […]
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Jubilee of Hope talk -June-
“Light immortal, light divine, Visit thou these hearts of thine, And our inmost being fill” – Veni, sancte Spiritus Allen Hall Seminary opened its doors again to welcome the second Jubilee of Hope Lecture given by the Rector, Canon John O’Leary. This particular talk fell on the eve of Pentecost and rightfully focused on the […]
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“…And I by my works will show you my faith” – Letter of St. James 2:18 At the conclusion of the exam season, the Allen Hall Community enter a 2-week period of Enrichment Activities, ranging from trips out to talks in the Seminary. This week, the scriptures highlight the missionary activities of St. Paul, Barnabas, […]
Continue ReadingHabemus Papam
On Thursday, the 8th of May, Allen Hall Seminary rejoiced at the sight of the white smoke acclaiming the Conclave’s decision, which was later announced: Habemus Papam. As the community gathered for vespers, still in anticipation of the New Holy Father’s identity, we prayed for our new Pope and recited the Te Deum. After vespers, […]
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“May is the month in which the earth springs into bloom, and likewise the month of Mary brings forth countless graces” – St John Bosco The Church dedicates the month of May to the devotion of Christ’s Mother and Our Mother, Mary. At the height of springtime, we recall the various graces imparted from the […]
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“And the King will answer them, Truely I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me”. –Matthew 25: 40 Just as Christ Jesus sends his followers out as sowers of the word, to bring the Good News to all kinds of places. […]
Continue ReadingRequiem Mass for Pope Francis
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” – Luke 23:42 Allen Hall Seminary commemorated the Wednesday Community gathering with a Requiem Mass for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul. The Rector, Canon John O’Leary, offered the Mass and preached about learning from the life of the late Pope. Canon John recalled that when […]
Continue ReadingUpdates on Allen Hall Jubilee Talks
To Celebrate the Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope and the 1700th Anniversary of Nicaea, the first Ecumenical Council, there will be a talk at Allen Hall Seminary on the eve of Pentecost, Saturday, 7 June at 3pm entitled, “The Holy Spirit – Taste and Dynamism of Hope”. To help plan for numbers, please register to attend by […]
Continue ReadingPope Francis -Requiem in Pacem-
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, Allen Hall Seminary joins the rest of the world in praying for the Holy Father’s eternal rest. The seminary whose ensignia and motto cry out ‘vivamus in spe‘ -we live in hope-, once again proclaims that Christ has truly risen and will welcome his faithful servant, […]
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March typically features the Selection Conference, where men discerning a priestly vocation are interviewed by a team of clergy and laity. Allen Hall Seminary offers the candidates a chance to spend the weekend with our community where they pray, socialise, and consider the path ahead alongside the seminarians. The Selection Conference can be seen as […]
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