Bishop Michael McKenna has announced he will call seminarian Dai Van Pham to Candidacy for Sacred Orders.

The Bishop will Admit Dai at the 10am Mass in the Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst on 22nd November 2026, the Solemnity of Christ the King.

Dai is in his 6th year of studies at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd, Homebush. He spent 2025 in the Wellington Parish on pastoral placement and following his Admittance, will continue his studies and formation at the Seminary.

We give thanks for Dai’s response to God’s call and extend our prayers for his continued formation. 

 

28th September 2026