Monsignor Peter Jeffrey recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of his priesthood with a mass at St Brendan’s Catholic Church in Shepparton.
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The occasion was followed by a dinner at the GV Hotel, which saw a gathering of friends, family and colleagues, in addition to members of the clergy, including bishops and an archbishop.
A host of local community leaders were also present.
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Welcome: Michael Bourke conducting the Smoking Ceremony.
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Celebration: Marking Monsignor Jeffrey’s six decades of service.
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Support: Former Bishop of Sandhurst Leslie Tomlinson outside St Brendan’s Catholic Church at the Smoking Ceremony.
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Symbol of sanctity: Cross bearer Ryerson De Lai.
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Divine fellowship: Bishop of Sandhurst Shane Mackinlay honours Monsignor Jeffrey’s six-decade journey.
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Behind the smile: 60 years of Monsignor Jeffrey’s spiritual leadership.
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The word: Deacon Francois Baguma holding the sacred scripture.
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Priests on parade: Fr Michael Grace during the procession.
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Joy in the journey: Fr Wahid Riad’s smile reflects the jubilant atmosphere at the mass.
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Flicker of faith: Maddy Carrafa igniting a symbol of hope at the mass.
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Overseas visitor: Archbishop of Suva, Fiji, Peter Loy Chong, leading the celebratory mass with Mason Crosier’s assistance.
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Gospel: Graeme Quinlan holding a flame to faith during the sacred reading.
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A testament of time: Monsignor Jeffrey delivering the gospel at his celebration.
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Illuminating the sacred: Mason Crosier in the sanctuary at St Brendan’s Catholic Church.
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Holy milestone: Monsignor Peter Jeffrey’s 60-year journey of faith.
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Men of the cloth: Clergy, bishops and an archbishop gather outside St Brendan's Catholic Church before the celebratory mass.
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