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New major seminary to begin lessons

Prelate hopes for priests active in pastoral care, strong in contemplation
New major seminary to begin lessons
Published: September 09, 2011 10:07 AM GMT
Updated: September 09, 2011 10:07 AM GMT

A new major seminary run by Amboina diocese in Ambon is to start its first academic year next week. Seven seminarians are gearing up to study various subjects under the guidance of six priests at the St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary in Poka village, in Maluku province. Bishop Petrus Canisius Mandagi delivered the promulgation of the major seminary’s establishment and new academic year during a Mass held yesterday in the major seminary’s hall. The prelate said the major seminary’s promulgation coincided with the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. “Through education and formation, St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary is committed to producing priests that can follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was always obedient, loyal and humble in doing God’s will,” he added. He hoped the new major seminary will produce priests who are active in pastoral work and strong in contemplation. The major seminary’s vision is for an educational institution for would-be priests, which will produce servants of God who can reflect on, analyze and communicate the faith and love to the world through pastoral work.

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