Help for the Training of Seminarians in Colombia

This year, the seminary of the Priestly Fraternity of the Servants of the Holy Spirit celebrated its 40th anniversary. Those four decades have seen 66 priests ordained, and they now serve in 17 dioceses of Colombia, as well as in six other countries: Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Bolivia, Spain, and the United States.

Today, there are 32 young men training in the seminary. Their rector, Father Amaury Antonio Mestra Duarte, writes, “They are working together for the renewal of a world that has strayed far from Jesus Christ, the Source of Life, and is now broken.” But their training costs money, and most of them come from families of very modest means.

Jorge, 26 and now in the final year of his formation, says, “With so much enthusiasm and love, I wanted to respond to the Lord. But I am very conscious that without the grace of God, and without your support, it would have been very difficult to do this. The seminary is a house and school of formation for future priests, so they can offer their service in Colombia and in other countries of the world. Life in the seminary consists of prayer and spirituality, which form the heart of the priest, as well as theological studies, communal life, and practical pastoral work. We turn our eyes constantly to God, who has called us and gives us everything we need. At the same time, though, we know that it is people like yourselves, who are filled with brotherly love, who make it possible for us to pursue our priestly formation. On behalf of all the Servants of the Holy Spirit, I thank you, and I pray that God rewards you a hundredfold for what you have given.“

Once again, we are supporting the seminary, this time with a contribution of $11,029, so these young men can continue to follow their vocation. Will you help us support Jorge and his fellow seminarians as they answer the call of God?

Code: 214-02-79