Four men have entered Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary in Banyo and were welcomed during a Mass marking the beginning of their formation.
Welcome Mass At Banyo Seminary
Noah Keenan, Daniel Pietrobon, Vincent (Phu Quoc) Nguyen and Xavier Mape were welcomed into Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary at the annual opening Mass held this week.
A Welcome Mass was celebrated at the Holy Spirit Chapel to mark the occasion. Families, friends, formators and supporters gathered for the liturgy as the four men began their journey of faith and formation in Banyo.
Focus On Faith And Discernment
Seminary rector Fr Neil Muir addressed the congregation during his homily, reflecting on the meaning of faith lived in community.
He spoke about the call to be a gift in the world and used the imagery of salt and light to describe how faith should influence daily life. He also emphasised that seminary life is not separate from the realities of the wider community, but part of a process of discernment and growth.
The new seminarians were encouraged to recognise their gifts and continue responding to their vocation through formation.
Seminary Community And History
There are 19 seminarians in formation this year, described as sustained growth in the Brisbane archdiocese.
Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary has been a place of formation since 1939. The Banyo seminary community now includes the four new entrants alongside those already undertaking formation.
Community Support
Public messages shared online offered congratulations and prayers for the four men. Supporters expressed encouragement as they begin this new stage of preparation for the priesthood at the Banyo seminary.
The Welcome Mass formally marked the start of their formation year within the seminary community.
Published 12-Feb-2026
