New seminarians with Kiko Ascenion and Fr Mario. On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Kiko, Ascension, and Fr. Mario have assigned the new seminarians to our seminary. We are very grateful for the work the Lord is doing in our midst. The seminarians' convivence has been a wonderful moment of grace for all of us. Rereat Centre In Porto San Giorgio, Italy At the beginning of September, during the convivence of seminarians held in Porto San Giorgio, Italy, 3 new seminarians were sent

From August 26 to 30, 2026, the seminarians, along with the youth of their Neocatechumenal communities from Vancouver, Canada, embarked on a multi-day summer pilgrimage traveling through Washington and Oregon. The Pilgrimage took the group from Seattle down through Portland, Seaside, and surrounding communities. Journey Highlights Seattle Start & Community Connection: Vespers with Seattle parishioners The pilgrimage opened on Wednesday, August 26, with plans to visit loca

In an atmosphere of gratitude and joy, Fr. Martin Brain, the Seminary's Spiritual Director, recently marked his 30th anniversary of priestly ordination. Surrounded by his community, close friends, and fellow clergy, Fr. Martin celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving at the seminary. Reflecting the spirit of his 30 years in the priesthood, Fr. Martin highlighted his favorite Psalm verse: “Misericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo” — “I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Fraser Valley, the seminarians, along with the vocation team, Fr. Bryan Duggun and Fr. Davide Lanzani, gathered for their annual summer weekend away from August 21 to 23, 2026. Hosted at the spacious Chilliwack residence generously opened by John and Diane Wynker, the retreat offered a blend of spiritual reflection, community building, and recreation. Organized by Fr. Mark McGuckin, vocation director, the weekend kicked off on Friday

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