Fr Matthew McPhee will celebrate his Golden Jubilee of Ordination and 70 years of Carmelite religious life at a special Mass next Sunday, 10 September. The Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, cnr Richarson & Wright Streets, Middle Park Vic at 10.30am. You are warmly welcome to join Matthew, his family, friends and parishioners to mark this significant occasion.

Born on 8 August 1931, Michael Peter McPhee joined the Carmelites in 1951 and was given the religious name, Matthew. He made his first profession of vows as a Carmelite in 1953. In the years since, Matthew has taught secondary school, conducted retreats and spiritual direction, been a parish priest and Novice Master. Matthew has also featured on 2 CDs of songs of well-known classics. In latter years, Matthew has used his gift of singing in aged-care facilities and at numerous other events and occasions bringing delight to all his hearers.

Thank you, Matt, for so many years of wonderful service among God's people and in our Carmelite communities.