The Mission Symposium for the academic year 2025–2026 was held on 16th October 2025 in the CM Hall at 5:30 p.m. The programme was compered by Bro. Regis, and it began with a prayer song led by the Seminary Choir, invoking God’s blessings for the fruitful conduct of the event.

The welcome address was delivered by Rev. Fr Rajesh Melvin Rosario, Rector of St Joseph’s Inter-Diocesan Seminary, Mangalore. In his message, he warmly welcomed the guests, staff, and students and highlighted the importance of the mission in today’s world.

The session was moderated by Rev. Fr Michael Santhumayor, Administrator of Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore. The keynote speaker for the evening was Rev. Fr Antony Lawrence, President of St Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore. He spoke insightfully on the theme “Mission in the Contemporary Church: Challenges and Opportunities”, emphasising the need for renewed missionary zeal, adaptability, and deep human formation in pastoral ministry.

A question-and-answer session followed, allowing the participants to share their reflections and seek clarifications from the speaker. The symposium concluded with a vote of thanks and the singing of the seminary anthem.

The event witnessed the active participation of Theology and Philosophy brothers, along with all teaching staff, domestic staff, and visiting professors. It was a meaningful and enriching experience for everyone, helping us to understand our missionary call in today’s challenging world.

As the focus of our seminary this year is on human formation under the theme “Mission in the Contemporary Church: Challenges and Opportunities”, the symposium greatly contributed to our growth and understanding of the Church’s mission today.

We express our sincere gratitude to Rev. Fr Rajesh Rosario, our Rector, all the staff members, and seminarians for their encouragement, support, and cooperation in making this event a success.