Tag: Seminary formation
‘Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization,’ Pope Francis tells formators
The pontiff assured formators he was “aware that the service you render to the Church is not simple and ... challenges your own humanity"
First seminary in northern Luzon marks 200 years
Bishop William Antonio of Ilagan cited the seminary’s history and its contributions to the life and mission of the Church in the region
Catholic seminary in Cagayan de Oro launches ‘community pan-TREE’
The "pan-TREE" reminds people that they "do not live by food alone, but also by the ecological services of trees”
Watch: ‘Up Close’ with Fr. Geowen Porcincula on the Church’s mission...
Joe Torres is ‘Up Close’ with Father Geowen Porcincula, CM, on vocation, formation, and the Church's mission during the pandemic
Collegio Filippino welcomes 13 new priest-students
The new students are composed of 11 Filipinos and two foreigners from Japan and Sri Lanka
‘New normal’ seminary formation for future priests amid pandemic
In the midst of the pandemic, a Catholic seminary in the Philippines has adapted to the “new normal” in the formation of future priests
Catholic bishop in Balanga notes decrease in seminary enrollment
The seminary in Balanga has only three third year philosophy students; six in the second year, and nine first year seminarians
Calbayog seminary celebrates 110th anniversary
Among its graduates was Cardinal Julio Rosales of Cebu who was part of the conclave that elected Pope John Paul II in 1978
Pandemic brings new challenges to Philippine seminary formation
Seminary formators in the Philippines admit that they have to adjust processes - from vocation promotion to classes - because of the pandemic
San Fernando archdiocese’s seminary celebrates 70 years
On July 4, 1950, Bishop Cesar Maria Guerrero realized his vision of putting up a diocesan seminary in the town of Guagua in Pampanga