Three Deacons earn Theological degrees

Three Permanent Deacons of the Catholic Archdiocese of
Melbourne graduated from several Theological Degrees last 18 March 2016. Danny Jumonong completed his Graduate Diploma in Theology, Neil Daculan finished his Bachelor of Theology and Allan Ansell completed his Graduate Diploma in Theology). They were part of the 358 who completed Theological Degrees from University of Divinity.

University of Divinity is composed of different Theological Colleges here in
Melbourne– Australian Lutheran College, Catherine Booth College, Catholic Theological College (where the three belonged), Pilgrim Theological College, St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Theological College, Senter Graduate College of Spiritual Formation, Stirling Theological College, Trinity Theological College, Whitley College, and Yarra Theological Union.

Jumonong and Daculan are Filipino-Australians, while Ansell, who was newly-ordained Deacon, is pure Australian.

Alice Nicolas
Alice Nicolas
Alice Gregorio Nicolas is the publisher of The Philippine Times.

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