As in most Western countries, we have a decreasing number of active priests. As at today, there are 35 active parish priests serving in Melbourne Archdiocese who are aged 70 years or more. In five years they will have reached the age of 75 years the retirement age, unless they need to retire earlier for health reasons or indeed enter eternal life. Usually there are two or three new priests ordained annually in Melbourne.
As we celebrate Jesus’ beginning his vocation at his baptism, let us encourage our sons and grandsons to be open to a priestly vocation of service.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 