Donor Testimonials
Thank you for your Support!
Thank you very much for your generosity to St. Augustine’s Seminary. Through your kindness, you enable us to continue to respond to our Lord's invitation to train the priests, deacons, and lay ministers who will bring his message of love, hope, and forgiveness to our families, our parishes, and future generations.
Questions? Please contact the Development Office:
Phone: 416-261-7207 x 358, Email: development@staugustines.on.ca
“The greatest charitable work that the Church does is the formation of young men in the Seminary. I never understood this until I was a beneficiary at the Seminary for three years and then discerned God’s Vocation for myself. We are truly grateful for the Seminary’s vital role in our pursuit of holiness. “
Dominic Li, a generous monthly donor
“After I saw the concert “Songs from the Seminary”, I asked God what He wants me to do to thank Him for listening to my prayers. Then I received a call from a staff person at the Seminary asking me to contribute a tabernacle stand. I then acted on this right away! God is amazing for sending me to do the right thing at the right time. I have just done a little part and it works well. Praise the Lord! “
Catherine Soong, supported chapel restoration project
“Our Church needs strong shepherds. If our seminarians are called to be good men of Christ, then I as a layperson want to step forward to make that journey of theirs as easy, comfortable, and rewarding as I can.
I truly believe that any measure of success that I have achieved in my life is because of my faith. It has been my anchor. I think we are all called to give of the talents which we have all been given, no matter what they are.”
“Remi M. St. Louis was the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ of the Manalo family as she inspired us in supporting and promoting vocations. She was there to financially support the priests and seminarians whenever needed.”
Maria Luz Manalo and her sisters are among the unsung heroes at St. Augustine’s Seminary.
Maria, Evelyn, and Sophie Manalo have all decided to name St. Augustine’s Seminary as one of the beneficiaries in their Will as a means of helping support the Church long after they have been called home to our Lord.
Maria says she is guided by the principle of “loving God always by being generous with your time, talent and treasure.”
“My name is Catherine von Zuben and having been educated from primary to graduate studies in the Archdiocese of Toronto Catholic school systems, I am truly grateful for the work of the Seminary which provides excellent opportunities for continued study and leadership courses. St. Augustine’s educates and prepares candidates for ordination to the priesthood and diaconate for this and other dioceses throughout the world. We are the Church and we need and will continue to need priests and deacons to work with us to promote our faith and peace/goodness in our world. I was motivated to purchase a life insurance policy some 20 years ago at the time of my retirement to be directed to St. Augustines’ in gratitude for their work.”