On 16 December, our seminary had the honor of welcoming Padre Javier Orozco de Donesteve, a young Greek-Catholic priest of the Eparchy of Oradea Mare (Romania), ordained in 2023. Born in Madrid in 1994 and formed between Spain and Romania, Padre Javier studied Theology at the University of Navarra, obtained a Master’s degree in the Foundations of European Identity at Babeș-Bolyai University, and is currently pursuing a Licentiate in Eastern Canon Law at the Pontifical Orienta

The First Festival of Christmas at the University of the Holy Cross was held on 15th December in the afternoon, beginning at 12:45 pm with the Holy Mass. This meaningful celebration brought together students, professors, and the wider academic community in a joyful atmosphere of faith, music, and unity. After the Mass, the festival continued with a Christmas Song Competition in the Aula Magna, where cultures, voices, and talents blended into one festive celebration. The event

On December 14, 2025, our seminary experienced a joyful day of thanksgiving as we welcomed some beloved Italian benefactors. The celebration began with Holy Mass, lived in a spirit of communion and gratitude for their generous support. After the liturgy, our seminarians shared their vocation stories, recounting with simplicity and depth the journey that leads them to respond to the Lord’s call. These testimonies touched hearts and revealed the beauty of faith in action. This

On December 13, 2025, our community gave thanks to God for the diaconate ordination of Rev. Emmanuel Ojonimi Thomas, a former seminarian of Colegio Sedes Sapientiae. The celebration took place at St. Boniface Catholic Cathedral in Idah, Nigeria, and was presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Adamu Adaji, MSP. In an atmosphere of prayer and gratitude, Emmanuel was welcomed into the diaconal ministry through the laying on of hands. This solemn moment reminded us of the beauty o

On December 13, 2025, our community joyfully celebrated the Festa di Natale, a moment of fraternity and togetherness. The evening began with a festive dinner, followed by heartfelt songs offered by our second-year brothers, bringing warmth and joy to the gathering. The celebration continued with the visit of Babbo Natale, adding cheer to the night, and the Christmas Play performed by the final-year seminarians. Their moving performance led us back to the time of shepherds and

On 13 December, the seminary community gathered for the monthly Christmas retreat, guided by Don Giuseppe di Virgilio, to whom we offer our heartfelt thanks for his profound reflections. This moment of prayer and recollection helped us prepare spiritually for Christmas through a profound meditation on Dream, Sign, Service, and Silence, inviting us to listen attentively to God and recognize His presence in daily life. The reflection focused on the mystery of the Lord’s birth a

On December 7, 2025, our Nicaraguan seminarians expressed their filial love for the Virgin Mary by adorning a beautiful image of Our Lady. The chapel was filled with hymns and joyful acclamations, creating an atmosphere of prayer and celebration.   Their voices rose like a single prayer, echoing with fervor: “Who causes so much joy? Mary’s Immaculate Conception!”. This moment of devotion united hearts in faith and gratitude. It was a vibrant testimony of Marian piety, lived i

On 6 December, a group of seminarians made a formative visit to Montecassino, guided by Don Eduardo Baura and under the spiritual care of Abbot Antonio Luca Fallica. The visit offered a profound encounter with history, spirituality, and monastic tradition, deeply rooted in the life and legacy of Saint Benedict. Throughout the visit, the seminarians were led through significant sacred and historical sites, allowing them to reflect on the enduring influence of Benedictine spiri

November and early December 2025 brought two great joys to our community. On November 21, we celebrated the priestly ordination of Maurício Silva de Andrade, a former student of Colegio Sedes Sapientiae, for the Archdiocese of Campo Grande. The ceremony, presided over by Archbishop Dimas Lara Barbosa, took place at Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora Parish. Through the solemn rite of the laying on of hands and anointing, Maurício was welcomed into the presbyterate, a sign of God’s fid

On 27 November, our seminary college had the pleasure of welcoming Don Javier del Castillo. Don Javier has served in many cities across the United States, especially as a chaplain in high schools in Washington D.C. and Chicago. Over the years, he has taken on important responsibilities within Opus Dei, becoming regional vicar for the United States and Canada in 2024, and later, in April 2025, the Vicar General of the Prelature. During his visit, Don Javier shared with us a cu

On 26 November, a group of our seminarians had the chance to visit some of the most important and meaningful places in Vatican City. The visit began at the Cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica, Michelangelo’s great architectural work. As we climbed the dome, we moved from the beautiful interior of the basilica to the top, where we could see the whole city of Rome. The wide views from the top were not only impressive but also gave us a moment to reflect on the universality of the Ch

On November 22, 2025, our community gathered in the chapel of Sedes Sapientiae to celebrate the feast of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music, through prayer and musical meditation. It was a moment where faith and art came together in harmony. Guided by our rector, the voices and instruments of our seminarians filled the chapel with peace and gratitude. Each melody became a prayer, lifting our hearts and strengthening our fraternity. The atmosphere was one of serenity and spi