On October 13th, 31 brothers from the First-Year Theology class, representing various dioceses, were formally admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emeritus Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza.

The following day, October 14th, during a Holy Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, 20 brothers from the Second-Year Theology class were instituted as Lectors, while 26 brothers from the Third-Year Theology class were instituted as Acolytes.

Lectors are entrusted with the important role of proclaiming the Scriptures during the Liturgy of the Word, while acolytes are instituted to assist the priest and deacon at the altar, deepening their service in the liturgy.

The seminary continues to pray for these brothers as they advance in their journey towards the priesthood, while the Church remains hopeful for more vocations in the future.