Key Points
- John Joel Vergara temporarily left the seminary in the Philippines but decided he wanted to pursue serving the Catholic Church and completed his studies in Melbourne.
- He was ordained a Catholic Priest in September 2006.
- While in the seminary, during breaks, he worked as a labourer to experience civilian life.
- He currently serves as a Chaplain for the Australian Defense Force.
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