INAUGURAL MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW FORMATION/ACADEMIC YEAR
The Chairman of the Governing Council of St. Albert the Great Major Seminary, Idowu-Offonran, Most Rev. Peter Kayode Odetoyinbo, has called on all formators, staff, and seminarians to remain open and attentive to the voice and promptings of the Holy Spirit as the new academic session begins. He made this appeal during the Inaugural Mass of the Holy Spirit, celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the Seminary Chapel.
In his homily, Bishop Odetoyinbo urged seminarians to develop a deep personal devotion to the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that such devotion strengthens one’s relationship with the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, who sanctifies, purifies, and enlightens hearts. The Bishop also expressed his appreciation to the formators and staff for their tireless dedication to the noble task of priestly formation, encouraging them to persevere in their mission with the assurance of heavenly reward.
The celebration featured the Solemn Profession of Faith by the Seminary formators and their renewed promise before the Prelate to uphold the teachings of the Church and to form future priests after the heart of Christ.
In his closing remarks, the Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Adebayo Lewis, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Local Ordinary for his continual support and presence in the Seminary community. He also presented to His Lordship the newly ordained deacons, ministerial year candidates, pastoral year returnees, and the new admitted seminarians.