New Rector for Holy Cross Seminary

Friday, February 21st, 2014

Fr Brendan Ward of the Diocese of Dunedin, has been appointed the new Rector of Holy Cross Seminary by the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples.

His appointment takes effect this time next year. The lead in time will allow him to prepare and visit other seminaries to observe formation processes.

Source

Archbishop John Dew’s Newsletter 20/02/14

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