Beginning Our 109th Year of Forming Disciples

St. Augustine’s Rector Fr. Edwin Gonsalves is dedicating the upcoming academic and formation year to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

“As we begin the 109th year, we look to the horizon of the coming year ahead reflecting on the Sacred Heart of Jesus,” he wrote in his message. “We are filled with joyful anticipation as we move forward to the path marked out for us by our Lord, to share His teachings on how God’s word is to be made flesh in the inner and outer living out of our Christian life.”

There are currently 58 men at various stages of formation for the priesthood at St Augustine’s Seminary, including 10 from the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary.

In addition to the primary mission of the formation of men to the priesthood, St. Augustine’s also offers programs of study for the formation of candidates to the Permanent Diaconate and various accredited graduate and diploma programs for lay men and women to help transform them into dedicated servants and faithful leaders of the Church.

“We live in challenging times but there is hope!” says Fr. Edwin. “For a true disciple is one who desires to follow Jesus and do his holy will. At St Augustine’s Seminary and the Redemptoris Mater seminary, the seminarians are eager to serve God and the Church. We thank all our supporters and donors for their prayers and dedication to the Seminary. Not being able to visit the Seminary is disappointing. Trusting in the Lord, may we continue to be witnesses of His love and mercy. We ask for your continued prayers for us, and please, do be assured of ours for you.”