ORATORY ANNOUNCED IN AUSTRALIA

Vespers in the little Oratory - London (Chapel of the Little Brothers of the Oratory)

Finally we have the beginnings of the process that will hopefully see the formal establishment of an Oratory of the Congregation of St Phillip Neri. Both the London Oratory and that of Birmingham are two of the most famous ones who set a high standard - one no doubt that is intended to be emulated here.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane (on it's website) mentions the beginning of a process - the "founding of  a society of apostolic life".  Clearly this is not a foundation from overseas - that's not how oratories are generally established.  It is of course a group of local priests who have come together.  There is also mention of seminarians which is very interesting indeed.

As in Toronto, Canada a few years ago and more recently in the United States, this has undoubtedly been in the wings for some time, for no such establishments occur without some years of preparation even to arrive at this point. All of the appropriate approvals seem to have been gained.  Let us pray for the success of this initiative.