Bishop Vincent invites the faithful to celebrate the ordination of three new priests

Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv will ordain three Holy Spirit seminarians to the priesthood on 24 November 2026 in the Diocese of Parramatta. The ordination ceremony will take place on the Memorial of Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions.

The candidates for ordination are Deacons Paul Tran, Jeff Hood, and Luke Huynh. Deacon Paul Tran completed five years of seminary formation in Vietnam and seven years in Australia. Deacon Jeff Hood previously worked as a psychologist, psychotherapist, spiritual director, and pastoral supervisor before joining the Holy Spirit Seminary in 2023. Deacon Luke Huynh also joins the priesthood following his formation at the seminary.