On Monday, 1st October, a new year of formation was officially started at the Seminary. During the morning, the Seminarians received their first lectures. At 5.00 pm, the Prefect of Studies gave an introductory meeting to the Seminarians. Following this meeting, his H.L. Mgr Anton Teuma and the Prefect of Studies led a meeting for the academic staff of the Seminary. Afterwards, at 7.00 pm, the Bishop presided the Holy Sacrifice of Mass together with the members of the Seminary formation team, as well as several lecturers, the Seminarians and their relatives, the Seminary’s community of Franciscan Sisters, and the employees and volunteers. After Holy Communion, the Veni Creator hymn was sung as a prayer to the Holy Spirit to enlighten the minds of all those involved in the formation at the Seminary.
