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2025 Academic Calendar

11 Feb

The Seminary Opens on February 11, 2025, for early arrivals. For those who are flying in, please come during the week of February 11- 14. Others traveling via PMV, please arrive before February 14.

16 Feb

February 16 is the town day.  Use this day to purchase your supplies not provided by the seminary.  Please consult with the staff to find out what supplies the seminary provides.

17 Feb

Mass of the Holy Spirit
The Seminary officially begins with the Mass of the Holy Spirit. 


5 Mar

Ash Wednesday
The season of Lent begins.  Be prepared to pray the breviary for the Lent season.


25 Mar

Solemnity of the Annunciation. 
This day will be a day of recollection  



26 Apr -
2 May

Term 1 Exam week
Good Luck



5 May -
18 May

Term 1 Holidays Begins
Please note: You are responsible for your own transport.  Do not burrow any money from your vocations director or your Bishop.

19 May

Term 2 Begins
Please arrive on May 18, 2025, before 3 PM, or on May 17 if possible.

 

16 Apr -
20 Apr

Easter Recess Begins.
This is the Holy Week, and all seminarians are expected to observe the solemn silence until Easter Sunday.

28 Apr

Feast of St. Fidelis Sigmaringen
This feast day is moved from April 24, 2025, due to the Octave of Easter.


17  Jun -
19 Jun

Corpus Christi - 40 Hour Adoration
All students are expected to attend the 40-Hour Adoration by taking turns.

27 Jun

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A day of recollection and silence is observed.


29 Jun

Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
This is the day to run the good race.  Please play safe and fair.

7 Jul

Blessed Peter ToRot Feast
A day of Cultural show.


2 Aug -
8 Aug

Term 2 Exams Begins.
Good Luck



11 Aug -
25 Aug

Term 2 Holidays Begins
Please note: You are responsible for your own transport.  Do not burrow any money from your vocations director or your Bishop.


26 Aug

Term 3 Begins
Please arrive before 3 PM on August 25, 2025, or if possible, arrive on August 24.


13 Sept

Maria Helpim Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage begins at 6AM.  Morning Prayer on your own.

29 Sept

Solemnity of St. Michael the Arch-Angel
A day of recollection and morning silence is observed.


1 Nov -
7 Nov

Term 3 Exam week
Good Luck

10 Nov

Clean up Week
All dormitories, ablution blocks, and grounds are to be clean.  Return all books, tools and keys.

14 Nov

Farewell Mass and Travel Home
Please note that you are responsible for your transportation.


8 Dec

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception




25 Dec

Christmas




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