“THERE was that feeling of … this is it, this has happened,” newly ordained Townsville priest Fr Emene Kelemete said after he was ordained a priest in front of 1200 people at Ignatius Park College on October 31. It was an overwhelming night, he said. “It was full of joy and happiness, especially to have my family there, who a ... Read More »
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Townsville Catholics to welcome new priest tonight
TOWNSVILLE Deacon Emene Kelemete will be ordained at Ignatius Park College on October 31. In the lead-up to the ordination, Deacon Kelemete said his family life played a significant role in his path to priesthood. His family was something that encouraged him “to recognise the love of Christ in my life”, he said in a video on Townsville diocese’s Facebook ... Read More »
Future Townsville priest joins family to thank supporters in moving video
PREPARING for ordination, Deacon Emene Kelemete has received “countless” well wishes on his journey. In a video posted on Facebook, Deacon Kelemete stood with his parents, Josef and Peteli, his siblings and partners, and nephews and nieces to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Deacon Kelemete is set to be ordained at Edmund Rice Hall at Ignatius Park College ... Read More »