Congratulations Fr Steve

Service Sheet with images of
his ordination

Fr Steve was joined by priests from around the Diocese and his friend Fr Philip McGovern who he met at seminary and who gave the homily in which he shared something of Fr Steve's life as a priest.  

Fr Steve Pearson

Some familiar faces on the altar as Fr Andrew Alman and Fr Stewart Keeley who both worked with Fr Steve when he was in St Bernadette's Bishpham and have both served like Fr Andrew Dawson as curates at the Cathedral.

Fr Andrew Dawson, Fr Andrew Alman and Fr Stewart Keeley

At the end of Mass Fr Steve thanked those present for coming to share the celebration with him and paid particular thanks to his mum and family who provided support for him and nurtured his vocation. After Mass there was was an opportunity for friends, family and parishioners from his previous parishes, as well as the Cathedral to continue the celebrations.