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An inclusive community of theological education and formation.

Brendan Connell CP, MA Theol, MA Contemporary Ethics, DTheol

Brendan is a Passionist priest who was ordained in 2002. He spent many years as a lay missionary with the Pallotines in Australia and the Missionaries of Africa in Zambia before entering formal studies. These missionary years were interspersed with youth work in Tasmania.

Brendan’s pastoral and missionary experiences ignited an interest in liberation theology, Catholic Social Doctrine and the importance of the Church’s teaching on the Common Good, Solidarity and the Preferential Option for the Poor. He has a desire to bring the practical wisdom of our international tradition to the ecclesial and pastoral framework of the wider Church. Brendan recently completed his doctorate with the thesis titled The Origins and Development of the Preferential Option for the Poor in Catholic Social Teaching.

Brendan has been a Parish Priest in Sydney, Adelaide and now at St Paul Apostle Endeavour Hills. He will continue to combine his teaching with this pastoral role.

Latest News & Events

Job Vacancy – Business Admin/Company Accountant

A part-time job opportunity is now available at Yarra Theological Union for a Business Administrator/Company Accountant. This 0.4FTE position is responsible to the President for managing all the business requirements of YTU. Applications and requests for a detailed...

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Monique Saywell: A ‘shifting of theheart’ withLaudato Si

  The 2024 MSS Scholarship in honour of our 80th anniversary of foundation was awarded in early 2024 to Monique Saywell. This scholarship, which focuses on women and ecological studies, is enabling Monique to undertake a Masters of Pastoral and Spiritual Care...

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You’re invited: Volleyball & BBQ (4th April)

The SRC is inviting everyone in the YTU community to Volleyball & BBQ on 4 April 2025! No matter your skill level, you are most welcome to play. And even if you don't intend to play, you're certainly welcome to watch or join us for the BBQ only. See you there for...

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