Seminarians Archives

Welsh pub renames beer after seminarian mix-up
- Catholic News Agency, Global Church
- August 8, 2017
While celebrating the July 29 ordination of Father Peter McClaren, a group of seminarians dressed in their cassocks entered the City Arms Pub, only to be temporarily turned away by staff members who mistook them for a bachelor party. The Rev James beer was renamed the “Thirsty Priests,” with the added slogan “saving souls and satisfying thirsts.” It was added to the pub’s tap this past weekend.
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Seminarians confused with a bachelor party denied entry to pub
- Global Church
- August 1, 2017
The Archdiocese of Cardiff says a misunderstanding at a pub in Wales has led to a moment of evangelization. A group of seminarians aroused the curiosity of the regular patrons of the local establishment, who had originally thought they were pretending to be priests for fun.
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Vatican soccer champs dedicate victory to Coptic Christians
- Catholic News Agency, Vatican
- June 1, 2017
The soccer team of the Pontifical Urban University, the Urban Lions, beat the team from the Pontifical Gregorian University Clericus Cup annual soccer championship. After winning, the team captain of the winning team dedicated the trophy to Coptic Christians.
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U.S. seminarians run across Italy to help displaced families in Iraq

Nine seminarians from the United States decided to run toward the opposite sides of the Italian peninsula in order to raise funds for displaced families in Iraq. The one-day run raised more than $15,000 dollars to be given to programs for families from Mosul.

Parents play pivotal role in encouraging, supporting vocations

Father Mark Ivany, director of spiritual formation at a seminary Washington, said it makes a big difference when seminarians feel their parents’ support. But he also says “the Lord is never outdone,” so a call can still be followed without a parent’s enthusiasm, but it might be more of a challenge.