Conversations around the role, function and future of the ministerial priesthood in Australia will be at the centre of a new lecture series honouring the founding president of the Manly Union, Archbishop Terence McGuire.

Retired Broken Bay Diocesan priest and former philosophy professor, Rev Dr John Hill, will deliver the inaugural lecture on the topic, ‘What sort of priest is needed in the emerging Australian Catholic Church?’ Fr Hill will draw on the life and experiences of Archbishop McGuire, before turning to the realities of the Church today. Director of ACU’s Xavier Centre for Theological Formation and theologian Dr Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF will provide the response.

The Manly Union continues Archbishop McGuire’s aspirations by supporting the growth of Australian clergy through grants and opportunities for formation programs. The lecture series is established with support from Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Office of the Vice President.

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This event will take place online and in person.

Event Date

Tuesday 6 August 2024
5.30pm–7.30pm