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Newly ordained, Fr. Troy Nguyen

Newly ordained Reverend Troy Nguyen was received into the priesthood under the blessing of Most Reverend Bishop William McGrattan during a June ceremony that was attended by hundreds of people including family, friends and members of parishes all across Southern Alberta.

About Fr. Troy Nguyen
Fr. Troy Nguyen’s journey included a break from seminary studies to finish a Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta. In addition to teaching, he spent some time in the banking industry. The priestly vocation was “something I found really difficult to do at first,” admits Nguyen. “I felt like I was giving up everything. Now I understand that Jesus is worth giving up everything for. When I see an icon of Jesus on the cross, I realize he’s telling me, ‘God is worth it.’”

As a priest, Nguyen will share that faith with the people he serves in the Calgary Diocese. Now based at St. Peter’s, Nguyen also has strong ties to Calgary’s Vietnamese community. He will be the first Canadian-born Vietnamese priest ordained in this city. “When people I’ve met tell me they hope I can be their father, I know they are talking about my spiritual role in their lives. Still, it’s humbling.” As a priest, he recognizes that his vocation is a gift from God that he can nurture with his faith. “Really, what people are looking for is hope. As a priest, I want to help them find that.

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Video production: Annie Chirka and videography team, St. Peter's Catholic Church

Ordination of Fr. Troy Nguyen at St. Mary's Cathedral, June 28, 2019.

Fr. Troy Nguyen presided at his first Mass at St. Peter's, Calgary.