St. Aloysius Seminary, Trivandrum

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St. Aloysius Minor Seminary is the first minor seminary of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. It is situated at Kesavadasapuram, Trivandrum.

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History

The Minor Seminary was established by the founder of the reunion movement Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios on 21 June 1934, on the feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. [1] The seminary started working in a temporary building adjacent to the Little Flower Parish Church, Pattom. In 1938 the seminary was shifted to the Archbishop Mar Ivanios’ residence. The seminary remained at St. Mary's Cathedral Compound for a long time. It moved sites several times and in 2016 this seminary moved to Kesavadasapuram to its present building which was used as the clergy home for retired priests. [1]

A Major Seminary was established by Benedict Mar Gregorios in 1983 [1] and it moved to a permanent building at Nalanchira in 1989. The Major Seminary (known as St. Mary's Malankara Major Seminary) was granted affiliation to the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical Urban University, Rome on April 4, 2005. [2] The Major Seminary’s motto is ‘to continue Jesus’ mission of love and service.’. [2] In 2019, the Major Seminary had 237 students.

Curriculum

The Minor Seminary course lasts for a period of four years. Some join the seminary after their secondary school education and others after Higher Secondary Schools. Those completed the Higher Secondary school education have to spend two years in this institute and others four years. Students have a regimented life, which includes daily masses and prayer, academics and recreation. The studies encompass the regular Higher Secondary education, with Bible Study, Church History, Catechism, Liturgy, Spirituality, Etiquette, Personality Development, Music and language studies especially Syriac, English and Malayalam. [3] Needless to say, regular confession, spiritual direction and spiritual conferences hold a prominent position in the routine of the seminary. In short, the entire programme of our minor seminary has for its goal the preparation of young men for the major seminary.

After the successful completion of minor seminary formation, the students are sent to different major seminaries in India for philosophical studies for a period of three years. Subsequently, a whole year is dedicated for practical training called Regency period. After that, they are sent to St. Mary’s Malankara Major Seminary (the only major seminary for the entire Syro-Malankara Catholic Church) for their theological formation. [4] This will last for four years. In short, the priestly formation in the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church extends for a period of 12 years.

Alumni

Former students at the Minor Seminary include;

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