Articles on this issue "seminaries"

"Summorum Pontificum" in the Seminary

Cardinal Rigali on Introducing Seminarians to the 1962 Missal

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Since Benedict XVI has said that the Mass celebrated according to the 1962 Roman Missal promulgated by Blessed John XXIII should be available to those who prefer it, seminarians should be …

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Pontiff Cites 2 Keys for Priestly Formation

Invites Seminarians to Value Gift of Vocation

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Benedict XVI says silence and community life are two key elements in the formation of seminarians. The Pope said this when he visited Rome's Major Pontifical Seminary on Friday, telling the …

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Orthodox Archbishop Grateful for Aid

Catholic Group Supported Seminary

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The organization Aid to the Church in Need extended its helping hand during difficult times when our seminary was still in a very pitiable condition, said Orthodox Archbishop Anastazy. …

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Pope Answers Seminarians (Part 2)

"A Day Without the Eucharist Is Incomplete"

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Here is the Vatican translation of the answers Benedict XVI gave to questions posed by seminarians of the Roman Major Seminary, during the Pope's visit there Feb. 17. Part 1 of the questions …

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Pope Answers Seminarians (Part 1)

"We Must Accept Our Frailty But Keep On Going"

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Here is the Vatican translation of the answers Benedict XVI gave to questions posed by seminarians of the Roman Major Seminary, during the Popes visit there Feb. 17. Part 2 of the questions …

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Pope Gives Advice to Roman Seminarians

Visits Major Seminary on Feast of Patroness

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Benedict XVI encouraged seminarians to always be attentive to the Word of God and to be humble in acknowledging sin in the Church and in their lives. The Pope said this on Saturday when …

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Bicycling UK Seminarians Raise Funds for Cuba

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Seminarians from the United Kingdom decided to help the Church in Cuba with a bicycle ride fundraiser. Some 270 kilometers (167 miles) later, they had raised 23,500 ($30,465). Six seminarians …

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Seminaries Full in Southern India

Facility in Chennai Is Turning Away Candidates

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Vocations in India seem to be booming as increasing numbers of young men stepping forward to prepare for the priesthood. In a recent interview with the international charity Aid to the Church …

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Benedict XVI's Discourse to Roman Major Seminary

"St. Joseph Should Be an Encouragement to All"

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Here is a translation of Benedict XVI's discourse during his Feb. 25 visit to the community of the Roman Major Seminary on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Trust. * * * Dear Brothers …

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Visitation of U.S. Seminaries to Begin This Fall

Backed by Bishops in Wake of Scandals

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The apostolic visitation of U.S. seminaries and houses of formation, by a Vatican congregation, will begin in late September, says the country's episcopal conference. In their Charter for the …

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From Communist Militant to Underground Priest

Father Bao's China Odyssey

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Conversions to Christianity, along with consecrated vocations, are increasing in China, says AsiaNews. Despite incessant atheist propaganda and the lack of religious freedom, many young people …

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Seminarians a "Cause for Consolation" for Pope

John Paul II Follows a Meeting via TV

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From his hospital bed, John Paul II sent a message to the seminarians of his diocese to assure them that "you are for me a cause for consolation." The Pope's brief message was read Saturday by …

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Formators as Witnesses to and Collaborators with God's Grace

Interview with Official of Organization of Latin American Seminaries

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Formators in seminaries have the duty to witness to and collaborate with the action of grace so that young men respond freely to God's call, says a rector. Father Daniel Félix Blanco, vice …

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Formators as Witnesses to and Collaborators with God's Grace

Interview with Official of Organization of Latin American Seminaries

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Formators in seminaries have the duty to witness to and collaborate with the action of grace so that young men respond freely to God's call, says a rector. Father Daniel Félix Blanco, vice …

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The government of Vietnam has authorized 90 students to enter St. Joseph's Major Seminary in Hanoi this year, an unprecedented decision. Bishop Joseph Ngo Quang Kiet of Lang Son, apostolic …

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