Aubrey Pon Waye ordained priest |02 June 2025

Aubrey Pon Waye ordained priest

By Anika Cathene

The Catholic Diocese of Seychelles has welcomed a new priest, Aubrey Pon Waye. He received the Rite of Ordination from Bishop Alain Harel during a special service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Victoria yesterday morning.
Present for the service were Aubrey Pon Waye’s relatives and friends as well as the Head of State, President Wavel Ramkalawan, First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, Vice-President Ahmed Afif, among others.

Father Aubrey's journey to priesthood is one rooted in long-standing faith and commitment. At the age of 15, he first confided in a teacher his desire to become a priest, a revelation that surprised many who saw him as an energetic young man likely to pursue a career in politics, law or education. Despite being offered a government scholarship after completing his A-Levels, he chose to follow a spiritual path.

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