We celebrated the Feast of St John Vianney. We began with the Solemn Vespers (03 August 2018), and Fr Sbongiseni Msomi was the preseder. The evening prayer was taken from the Common of Pastors. Then we concluded with the Mass of the Feast of St John Vianney (04 August 2018) presided by Fr Sbusiso Zulu. To see the […]
PASTORAL VISIT AND SJV CHOIR CONCERT AT SOWETO
The Choir visited the Parish of St Margaret in Soweto and had a concert after Holy Mass. This was a well attended concert. All the seminarians from St John Vianney Seminary attended the concert.
FAREWELL OF THE FINAL YEAR STUDENTS AND OATH TAKING CEREMONY
WE WISH OUR BROTHERS, THE CLASS OF 2018 ALL THE BEST.f
SJV Installs New Acolytes
Installation of Acolytes in 2016 Towards that graceful day, Wednesday of the 26th of October 2016, theology II students had been undergoing intense preparations under the watchful eye of Fr Sithathu who made sure that no mistakes were going to be made. The Holy Mass, presided by Right Rev. Bishop Victor Phalana started at 17H00 […]
GRADUATION KEY NOTE ADDRESS
Key note address: SJV Graduation, 19 October 2016 Formation of Merciful Pastors in the Context of Amoris Laetitia. Rev Grand Chancellor, Bishop Dabula Mpako Rev Father Rector, Fr Paul Manci Members of the Faculty of this esteemed seminary Father Bishops, Reverend Priests, Brothers and Sisters Other distinguished guests, students, families and friends. […]
Public Lecture – Fr. Nyathi’s Contribution
Diocesan Priestly Spirituality in service of mercy: A reflection on my Priesthood as I celebrate my silver Jubilee Introduction Thanks to Fr Thanduxolo for kind and generous invite and persistence – only now do I make sense. Thank you all for coming to participate in this public lecture! We are all familiar with the name […]
NUNCIO
The Nuncio’s Visit to the Seminary On Sunday, August 21 – the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the Seminary was graced with the visit from the Papal Nuncio, The Most Reverend Peter Wells. Archbishop Wells was accompanied by Monsignor Kevin Randall, his secretary. Archbishop Wells led us in worship as […]
Farewell Speech By Fr. Nhlanhla
Colleagues, guests, brothers and sisters, good evening. Instead of giving a farewell speech, I have decided to pay special attention to seminarians. My topic therefore is: Future Priests: Prospects and challenges. Joyce Rupp, in her book titled “Praying our Goodbyes” rightfully contends that goodbyes are part and parcel of the human predicament. She asks a […]
SACRED HEART FROM EASTERN DEANERY VISIT THE SEMINARY
First visit of the year: a bliss to seminarians, formators and visitors. The seminary was blessed with the visitation of the Sacred Heart solidarity from the East deanery in the archdiocese of Pretoria. It is from such visitations that the seminary becomes lively and revived. Any visitation of this kind radiates the love and support […]