On Monday, 23rd September 2013, the community of the Seminary reunited for another year of formation. During the summer the members of the community met on various occasions. One of these occasions was the ordination of Deacon Daniel Sultana on Saturday, 22nd June, at the Gozo Cathedral. Deacon Sultana hails from the Xagħra Parish of Marija Bambina. The seminarians offered their services also during the celebrations of the feasts of St George and of St Mary. In mid-Summer, on Friday, 2nd August, the seminarians met at Dar Manresa for a half-day of reflection, led by Fr Joseph Bajada. The seminarians gave also a helping hand in the maintenance work going on at the Seminary.
On their first day at the Seminary, the seminarians met for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and then shared the experiences they had passed through during the summer. In the evening, they had a barbeque at Ħondoq. From Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th September, the community met at Dar St. Joseph in Rabat, Malta, for a retreat led by Mgr Pawlu Cardona. The retreat is held every year at the beginning of a new year of formation.
On Monday, 30th September, life at the Seminary returned to its normal routine. The start of a new academic year was marked by a Mass of The Holy Spirit, celebrated by Bishop Mario Grech. Professors, relatives of the seminarians and the members of the Friends of the Seminary were invited for this Mass.
