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The first Vincentians arrived in Australia from
Ireland in 1885, and they began their work with a mission at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney
NSW. The Australian Province of the Vincentians was established in 1926.
Vincentians in this Province now carry out their ministry in a variety of places in
Australia and Fiji. In Australia, there are Vincentians
in the following places:
New South Wales - Sydney
New South Wales - Regional
Queensland - Brisbane
Queensland - Regional
Victoria - Melbourne
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SOUTH WALES - SYDNEY
St Vincent's
Parish, Ashfield
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St Vincent's Parish is in the inner western suburbs of
Sydney, NSW. The multi-cultural composition of the area gives a particular character
to the Parish. The Vincentians have been there since 1894. The Vincentian
Provincial Office is located here also, and the Community House serves as a residence for
the Parish Staff and Vincentians engaged in various works. See also the Parish Web Site.
Correspondence to:
St Vincent's Parish
1 Bland St
Ashfield NSW 2131
Email: vinstaff@vinash.org.au
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Cardinal Freeman Village, Ashfield
Cardinal Freeman Village is a Retirement Village run by
the Hibernian Society and located within St Vincent's Parish, Ashfield, NSW. A
Vincentian Priest has been full time chaplain here for many years.
Correspondence to:
Cardinal Freeman Village
Victoria St.
Ashfield NSW 2131
St Anthony's Parish, Marsfield
The Vincentians accepted responsibility for the Parish of St Anthony's,
Marsfield in 1942. Marsfield is a suburb of Sydney, in the north
western area of the city. In 1942, Marsfield was on the outer edge of
Sydney, with much of the area being used for market gardens, and having
a strong Italian Community. The confreres resided in St Joseph's
Seminary (Vincentian Seminary established in 1922, but since closed), which
was opposite the Parish Church. The area still benefits from the
presence of the Italian Community, and more recently, from a variety of
Asian immigrants. Macquarie University is located within the Parish.
Correspondence to:
St Anthony's Parish
54 Agincourt Rd
Marsfield NSW 2122
Email: stanthny@bigpond.net.au
De Paul House,
Marsfield
Students who join the
Vincentians in Australia live at De Paul House, Marsfield during
their period of formation.
This Formation House was transferred from Adelaide to Marsfield at the
beginning of 2001. Vincentian Students
attend the Catholic Institute of Sydney at Strathfield for their
academic studies.
Correspondence to:
De Paul House
71 Agincourt Road
Marsfield NSW 2122
Email:
depaul@cmaustralia.org
Vincentian Community, Marsfield
This house is a residence of a number of Vincentians - some retired,
some involved in various ministries - AIDS/HIV Ministry, education for
disadvantaged students, Director of the Daughters of Charity, Chaplaincy to
Bethany Hostel (see below), Provincial Treasurer's Office.
This house was set up when St Joseph's Seminary closed and the Vincentian
Seminary was replaced by DePaul House (of Formation) in Adelaide, with the
Seminarians attending St Francis Xavier Seminary and Catholic Theological
College in Adelaide for formation and Education.
Correspondence to:
Vincentian Community
3 Vincentia St
Marsfield NSW 2122
Bethany Hostel, Marsfield
Bethany Hostel is a Retirement Hostel conducted by the Daughters of Charity, and
located within St Anthony's Parish, Marsfield, NSW (see below). Currently there
are two retired Vincentian Priests in residence, as well as several Daughters of Charity and a
number of other women and men. Chaplaincy of the Hostel is carried out by the
Vincentian Priests residing at The Vin'Yard' in Vincentia St, Marsfield.
Correspondence to:
Bethany Hostel
162 Balaclava Road
Eastwood NSW 2122 Bethany Hostel
Catholic Institute of Sydney
Located at Strathfield in the inner western suburbs of
Sydney, Catholic Institute of Sydney (CIS) is a catholic tertiary institute conducted by
the Archdiocese of Sydney for the purpose of providing courses and degrees in
Theology and associated disciplines. It is attended by women and men,
and provides for the academic requirements of Good Shepherd Seminary at
Homebush. A Vincentian is currently teaching in the Moral Theology area at
CIS.
Correspondence to:
Catholic Institute of Sydney
99 Albert Rd
Strathfield NSW 2135
Email: cisinfo@cis.catholic.edu.au
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SOUTH WALES - REGIONAL
St Stanislaus' College, Bathurst
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St Stanislaus' College is a catholic day and boarding
secondary school for boys, located in the central west of New South Wales. It was
established in 1867, and is the oldest catholic boys boarding school in Australia.
The Vincentians were invited to accept responsibility for the College in 1889, and have
maintained this responsibility to the present day. The Vincentian Community
resides in the College.
More details about "Stannies",
its history, its work, and the role of the Vincentians, can be found on
the College Web Site.
Correspondence to:
St Stanislaus' College
Bathurst NSW 2131
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St Helen's Catholic Church, East Gresford
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St Helen's is a rural parish community
near Newcastle NSW, in the diocese of Maitland. A Vincentian
currently has responsibility for the parish community.
Correspondence to:
St Helen's Catholic Church
PO Box 81
East Gresford NSW 2311
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St
Dominic's Parish, Kandos
Sacred Heart Parish is a rural parish in the diocese of
Bathurst, in the central west of New South Wales. A Vincentian currently has
responsibility for the parish.
Correspondence to:
St Dominic's Catholic Church
PO Box 10
Kandos NSW 2848
Vianney College, Wagga Wagga
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Vianney College is the
Seminary for the Diocese of Wagga Wagga in southern New South Wales. A
Vincentian is currently Rector of the seminary.
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Correspondence to:
Vianney College
PO Box 172
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Q UEENSLAND
- BRISBANE
Palm Lodge
Palm Lodge is a Retirement Home in Brisbane conducted by
Ozcare. A Vincentian Priest is currently the National
Spiritual Director of the Society of St Vincent de Paul and resident at Palm Lodge.
Correspondence to:
Palm Lodge
424 Bowen Terrace
New Farm Qld 4005
Q UEENSLAND
- REGIONAL
St Vincent's Parish, Wandal
St Vincent's Parish, Wandal, is in the city of
Rockhampton, on the central coast of Queensland. The Vincentians came there in
1931, and have had the care of the Parish since that time.
Correspondence to:
St Vincent's Parish
10 Herbert St
Wandal Qld 4700
Email: stvin@rocknet.net.au
Vincentian Mission,
Townsville
Two Vincentian Priests are currently
based in the Diocese of in Townsville, northern
Queensland. The ministry of these confreres is a new Mission serving
in several parishes in the diocese of Townsville, and also undertaking
other ministries as the needs are determined.
Correspondence to:
St Mark's Catholic Church
39a Ninth Ave
Railway Estate Qld 4810
Email: Yentlboy@aol.com
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St Catherine's Parish
PO Box 401
126 Main Street
Proserpine Qld 4800
VICTORIA
- MELBOURNE
St
Joseph's Parish Malvern
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St Joseph's Parish, Malvern is located in the South
Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The Vincentian Priests and Brothers have had the care
of this Parish since November 1892. As well as being responsible for the Parish, the
Vincentians in the Community also carry out a variety of other Ministries. Full
details of the Parish can be found on the St
Joseph's Web Site.
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Correspondence to:
St Joseph's Parish
47 Stanhope St
Malvern Vic 3144
Email: info@stjosephsmalvern.org.au
Yarra
Theological Union (YTU)
Yarra Theological Union is a
Catholic centre for theological education and ministerial formation and an
associated Teaching Institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity. Drawing from the traditions of the constituent
religious orders, it enjoy a strong relationship with the broader
theological community. A Vincentian is currently on the staff of YTU.
Correspondence to:
St Joseph's Parish
47 Stanhope St
Malvern Vic 3144
Email: info@stjosephsmalvern.org.au
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