Fr Anthony's Podcast

<p>I am Anthony, a Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. I am an Aussie Citizen of Filipino-origin and a lifelong learner residing down under while living the joy of the Gospel and sharing it with the world. I was ordained for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in 16 February 2019. Prior to moving to Australia, I worked with the BPI Leasing Corporation from 1998 to 2001. I joined the Society of Jesus-Philippine Province in 2002. As a Jesuit, I taught Economics and Psychology in Xavier School, San Juan City; I formed part of the faculty for Christian Living in Erda Tech, Manila; I served as consultant on Ignatian Spirituality for the Office of Mission, Identity and Organizational Development at the Ateneo de Manila University. After leaving the Society of Jesus in 2013, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines employed me as Advocacy and Information Management Officer and concurrently served as Executive Secretary for the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations in the Philippines. In 2017, I moved to the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle as a Religious Assistant at the Inner City Parish of Newcastle. Bishop Bill ordained me to the order of deacon in June 2018. After ordination to the priesthood, Bishop Bill assigned me as the Associate Priest in the Parishes Branxton-Greta and Singleton. In 2023, I concurrently received my Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) from the Catholic Institute of Sydney and my Master of Theology (MTh) from the Sydney College of Divinity. Until early 2024, I served as Rector of the Oratory of St Christopher in Medowie and Priest Supervisor of St Joseph's Parish in Toronto. I am currently serving as Chaplain for Catherine McAuley Catholic College in Medowie and San Clemente High School in Mayfield. And I am an Assistant Priest at the City Pastoral Region in Newcastle.</p>