The summer holidays are over and the Seminary opened its doors again to welcome the Seminary community for a new year of formation. Although summer is a time of relaxation, the community made sure to meet once a month for a half-day retreat. These were led by the Rector Can Richard N. Farrugia and the Vice-Rector Rev. Samuel Grech, and were held at Manresa Retreat House in Victoria.
On Tuesday 21st September, Rector Can Richard N. Farrugia led the celebration of the Holy Mass with the participation of the seminarians. After Mass the seminarians shared their personal summer experience. On Wednesday 22nd September the community started a silent retreat which lasted till Sunday 26th September. Rev. Dr Martin Micallef OFM Cap led the retreat.
On Tuesday 28th October life at the Seminary came in tune with its day-to-day routine. The official academic year 2021-2021 started on Tuesday 5th October with a meeting for the academic staff and the celebration of the Mass. This was led by the Bishop of Gozo Msgr Anton Teuma. Formators, lecturers, sisters, and relatives of the seminarians participated in this celebration which was held in the Seminary chapel. At the end of the mass the Veni Creator was prayed as an invocation to the Holy Spirit in the beginning of this new formative year.
