By Nneka Ejeckam
All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha, has commenced the 2026/2027 academic and formation year with the formal admission of new Junior Secondary School One (JSS 1) seminarians.
The ceremony, held on Oct. 3, featured a Mass during which the newly admitted seminarians were formally received into the seminary community.
The Mass was presided over by the Vicar-General of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Very Rev. Fr. JohnBosco Okafor, who represented the Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke.
In his homily, Okafor urged the seminarians to make good use of the opportunities provided by the seminary and remain committed to their academic studies and formation.
He said the seminary provided an environment for the seminarians to develop knowledge, discipline and character while discerning their future vocation.
The event also featured the presentation of awards and gifts to seminarians who distinguished themselves academically during the previous academic year.
The ceremony ended with a football match between the JSS 2 and newly admitted JSS 1 seminarians.
Nneka Ejeckam is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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