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JUN 2024
30
Alumni Homecoming 2024
  It was with great solemnity and joyful celebrations that Mother Bodija welcomed back her alu…
APR 2024
26
BENIN LITURGICO-CULTURAL WEEK CELEBRATION – EDO N’IMOSE (Edo is Beautiful)
APR 2024
26
BODIJA WELCOMES THE SUPERIOR GENERAL OF THE SOCIETY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS (SMA) – FR. ANTONIO PORCELLATO, SMA
FEB 2024
11
GREAT BODIJA MATRICULATED 82 NEW STUDENTS FOR B.A DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY.
JAN 2024
23
GREAT BODIJA CELEBRATES THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW RECTOR
With great joy, our Seminary, Ss. Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Great Bodija, welcomedthe news of t…
JAN 2024
23
CELEBRATING THE TREASURES OF MOTHER BODIJA
On 14th- 15th November, 2023, great mother Bodija with gratitude to God for the gift ofEpiscopacy, c…
JAN 2024
23
OCTOBER DEVOTION
The day 31st October, 2023, marked the end of the Marian October Devotion in the UniversalChurch. Th…
JAN 2024
23
NACATHS LECTURE
On 26th October, 2023, the Saints Peter and Paul Institute of Theology, Bodija, Ibadan, hadits first…
JAN 2024
23
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
On the Fourth Sunday of October 2023, designated for the World Mission Sunday by theUniversal Church…
JAN 2024
23
Inaugural Mass and Inaugural Talk for 2023/2024 Academic/Formative Session
JAN 2024
23
Resumption and the Commissioning of the Refurbished Seminary’s Public Conveniences (Restrooms)
JAN 2024
23
COURTESY VISIT OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE, OYO STATE COMMAND, TO THE SEMINARY
MAR 2023
17
NIMSAPS LECTURE
NIMSAPS LECTURE On the 17th of March, 2023, our Seminary’s Philosophy department had her firs…
FEB 2023
24
Welcome Party for the First Year Seminarians
Welcome Party for the First Year Seminarians With the matriculation of our First Year Philosophers,…
FEB 2023
20
Inter-Semester Events
Inter-Semester Events With the curtains on the First Semester drawn close, the formators and studen…
NOV 2022
1
Our Seminary Participates in the Virtual Synodal Encounter between Pope Francis and African Students
OCT 2022
31
End of October Devotion 2022
End of October Devotion 2022             The…
OCT 2022
29
NACATHS LECTURE 2022
NACATHS LECTURE 2022 On the 29th of October, 2022, the Seminary Community had her first Theology de…
OCT 2022
26
VISIT OF SCHOENSTATT DELEGATES TO OUR SEMINARY
VISIT OF SCHOENSTATT DELEGATES TO OUR SEMINARY         &nbs…
OCT 2022
25
HUMAN LIFE AND SEXUALITY LECTURE 2022
HUMAN LIFE AND SEXUALITY LECTURE 2022           &…
OCT 2022
6
THE INAUGURATION OF THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC/FORMATION SESSION
OCT 2022
3
THE BEGINNING OF THE 2022/2023 FORMATION/ACADEMIC SESSION AND THE BLESSING OF THE REFURBISHED ST PETER BLOCK
JUN 2022
27
TWO-DAY SEMINAR ON SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
JUN 2022
26
VALEDICTORY NIGHT/MASS FOR THE OUTGOING 2021/2022 ACADEMIC/FORMATION SESSION
JUN 2022
24
ARCHBISHOP FORTUNATUS NWACHUKWU VISITS OUR SEMINARY COMMUNITY
JUN 2022
17
FUNERAL MASS FOR OWO MESSACRE BY THE SEMINARY COMMUNITY
FUNERAL MASS FOR OWO MESSACRE BY THE SEMINARY COMMUNITY        &…
MAY 2022
29
NACATHS WEEK
The National Association of Catholic Theology Students (NACATHS), Bodija Chapter, held her week cele…
MAY 2022
25
VISIT OF THE 2020 ALUMNI SET
In a spirit of fraternity, appreciation and love for ‘Mother Bodija’, the class of 2020 …
MAY 2022
22
ANIOMA AND IGBO LITURGICO-CULTURAL WEEK CELEBRATION
Cultural diversity is one of the marks of the Seminary of Saints Peter and Paul, Bodija, Ibadan. Thi…
MAY 2022
15
NIMSAPS WEEK CELEBRATION
The Nigerian Major Seminaries Association of Philosophy Students (NIMSAPS), Bodija Chapter, held her…
MAY 2022
15
EASTER CANTATA
On the 15th of May, 2022, the Seminary of Saints Peter and Paul celebrated the 6th edition of her Ea…
MAY 2022
8
GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY AND CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES
MAY 2022
4
HUMAN LIFE AND SEXUALITY
As part of the formative program for the 2021/2022 Academic/Formation Session, the Seminarians of Sa…
APR 2022
1
NACATHS SYMPOSIUM
In a bid to address the problems of priestly formation in the Church, the National Association of Ca…
MAR 2022
25
LITURGICAL CELEBRATION FOR THE CONSECRATION OF RUSSIA AND UKRAINE
MAR 2022
20
YORUBA LITURGICO-CULTURAL WEEK CELEBRATION
            As part of the formative programm…
MAR 2022
1
WELCOME PARTY FOR THE FRESHERS
It was indeed a memorable moment for the Seminary as a dinner party was held on the 1st of March, 20…
FEB 2022
23
WORKSHOP ON PERSONALITY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
In a bid to continue the culture of producing great leaders, Great Bodija held a workshop on “…
FEB 2022
22
SEMINARY COMMUNITY ORGANIZES SYMPOSIUM ON SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
FEB 2022
22
SEMINARY COMMUNITY ORGANIZES SYMPOSIUM ON SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
FEB 2022
16
WORKSHOP ON SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS OF MINORS
                &nbs…
FEB 2022
1
ANOTHER FEAT FOR GREAT BODIJA AS 2021/2022 MATRICULATION TAKES PLACE
JAN 2022
25
THE SOLEMN RITE OF CANDIDACY
It was with a heart filled with gratitude to God that the Seminary Community admitted twenty-nine of…
JAN 2022
4
RESUMPTION FROM CHRISTMAS BREAK
            After a period of break to celebr…
DEC 2021
13
SEMINARY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ORGANIZES GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SESSION
DEC 2021
10
THE SEMINARY COMMUNITY WELCOMES THE PAPAL NUNCIO TO GREAT BODIJA
DEC 2021
10
CHRISTMAS PARTY
            The joy of the Christmas season w…
DEC 2021
5
THE 2021 FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
The celebration of Christmas carols heralds the Christmas season. As is customary, the Seminary comm…
DEC 2021
3
THEOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE
The Theology Department of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan, organized a lecture…
NOV 2021
21
CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
In union with the universal Church, the Seminary Community celebrated the Solemnity of Christ the Ki…
NOV 2021
17
THE 2019 ALUMNI SET PAYS A VISIT TO ‘GREAT BODIJA’
            “How wonderful it is when b…
NOV 2021
12
NIMSAPS HOSTS INAUGURAL PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE
Ideas, they say, rule the world. It is therefore vital that we examine and evaluate the ideas we liv…
OCT 2021
29
NACATHS LECTURE
On the 29th of October, 2021, the Seminarians and Formators of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary,…
OCT 2021
29
NACATHS LECTURE
On the 29th of October, 2021, the Seminarians and Formators of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary,…
OCT 2021
26
BODIJA CELEBRATES FOUR GREAT ALUMNI
It was all thanksgiving and joy for the entire Formators, Seminarians and Staff of the Seminary of S…
OCT 2021
24
MISSION SUNDAY CELEBRATION
The celebration of the Mission Sunday was held on the 24th of October, 2021. Mission Sunday is a Sun…
OCT 2021
16
END OF OCTOBER DEVOTION 2021
  May and October are the two months among others of the year that are specially recognized by…
MAY 2021
13
PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE
According to Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis, arts. 118 and 153, “Intellectual …
MAY 2021
13
NACATHS DEBATE
On Friday, 23rdApril, 2021, the Seminary community witnessed a theological debate organized by the N…
MAY 2021
13
THE INDUCTION CEREMONY OF BODIJA SEMINARIANS INTO THE FRSC
Wednesday, 28th April, 2021, remains a memorable day for forty-one seminarians of Saints Peter and P…
MAY 2021
13
THE SEMINARY CELEBRATES THE FOURTH EDITION OF EASTER CANTATA
APR 2021
7
INTER SEMESTER GAMES FIESTA
Sequel to the successful completion of the first semester examiniations for the 2020/2021 Academic/F…
APR 2021
7
WELCOME PARTY FOR THE NEOPHYTES, 2020/2021 SESSION
The annual celebration for the integration of freshmen into the Seminary Community, once again took …
MAR 2021
30
THEOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE
As part of the concluding programmes to end the first semester of the 2020/2021 Academic/Formation S…
MAR 2021
30
S.M.A VICAR GENERAL PAYS COURTSESY VISIT TO SS. PETER AND PAUL
FEB 2021
22
TALK ON HUMAN SEXUALITY
The human formation, being the foundation of all priestly formation, seeks to promote the integral g…
FEB 2021
22
FIRST DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE FOR THE PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
Philosophical inquiry is again made practicable and valuable to our everyday living as the Philosoph…
JAN 2021
28
FIRST FAITH SHARING FOR THE YEAR
One of the four areas of priestly formation is Spiritual Formation, which according to the Ratio Fun…
JAN 2021
25
THE SEMINARY HOST THE 2021 ECUMENICAL SERVICE
It is emphatically stated in the document, Unitatis Redintegratio (Decree on Ecumenism), that the re…
JAN 2021
25
CELEBRATION OF THE RITE OF CANDIDACY
As we celebrated the Feast of the Conversation of Saint Paul on the 25th of January, 2020,45 Seminar…
JAN 2021
24
SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD
Following the directives of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, as contained in his apostolicletter, Motu…
JAN 2021
22
NACATHS LECTURE
The 15th day of the month of January, 2021, accommodated the First Annual Lecture of the National As…
DEC 2020
12
THE SEMINARY COMMUNITY CELEBRATES HER ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
DEC 2020
10
THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE
The last Sunday of every liturgical year (being the Sunday before the First Sunday of Advent) is ded…
DEC 2020
10
THE UNVEILING OF ANOTHER CHAPTER
With the completion of the second semester examinations for the 2019/2020 session on Friday, 20th of…
DEC 2020
8
MOTHER BODIJA SENDS FORTH 40 OF HER CHILDREN
Having completed their Seminary training with the completion of their final examinations on Saturday…
NOV 2020
4
CELEBRATION OF THE NACATHS WEEK
It was yet another annual celebration of the National Association of Catholic Theologians (NACATHS),…
OCT 2020
31
NIMSAPS WEEK CELEBRATION
As customary, the Nigerian Major Seminaries Association of Philosophy Students (NIMSAPS) Bodija Chap…
OCT 2020
30
END OF OCTOBER DEVOTION FOR THE YEAR 2020
In the life of the Church, the months of October and May are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary an…
OCT 2020
28
THE SEMINARY COMMUNITY MARKS THE END OF THE YEAR OF THE WORD OF GOD
OCT 2020
18
THE SEMINARY CELEBRATES THE 94TH EDITION OF THE WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
OCT 2020
10
FAMILY AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE FR. EWHERIDO AT ‘60
“If the only prayer you said in your life was ‘Thank You,’     &n…
OCT 2020
8
‘OUR BELOVED RECTOR MARKS HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY’
OCT 2020
1
GREAT BODIJA CELEBRATES HER VICTORY AT THE ANMSFAC 2020 EVENT IN GRAND STYLE
SEP 2020
30
THE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH PRIESTLY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF FR. ANSELM BANKOLE JIMOH
SEP 2020
23
‘BODIJA CLASS OF 2020’ ORDAINED AS DEACONS AND PRIESTS
The Covid-19 pandemic struck a great deal on the formation programme for the year 2020, as students …
AUG 2020
26
CONFERRAL OF PAPAL CHAPLAINS
The Roman Catholic Church has a number of offices and titles which she confers on her faithful for e…
AUG 2020
25
MOTHER BODIJA BIDS HER SONS FAREWELL
The pains of motherhood were felt by Mother Bodija, with the events of the passing away of some of h…
JUL 2020
9
FR. JOSEPH GUZMAN GOES HOME!
The entire community of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, was left shattered with the de…
MAR 2020
17
34TH MATRICULATION CEREMONY
The Seminary of Saints Peter and Paul, in affiliation with the University of Ibadan, had its 34th ma…
MAR 2020
5
PENITENTIAL SERVICE
One of the goals of spiritual formation is to enable the candidates for the priesthood to develop a …
MAR 2020
3
THE INTER-SEMESTER PROGRAMME FOR THE 2019/2020 ACADEMIC/FORMATION SESSION
FEB 2020
29
GREAT BODIJA AND THE DISPLAY OF EXCELLENCE AT THE ANMSFAC 2020
FEB 2020
28
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Reckoned as a period of mortification and purification, the Lenten season is one of the seasons of t…
FEB 2020
26
ASH WEDNESDAY: THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON OF LENT
Regarded as the forty-day period before the Feast of Easter, the Season of Lent is considered as a p…
FEB 2020
25
ANMSFAC 2020: THE JOURNEY TO IKOT-EKPENE
Every seminarian longs to experience two major events during his years of seminary formation, and th…
FEB 2020
23
SOLIDARITY WITH THE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
The spate of violence suffered by various innocent lives, irrespective of religion or tribe, in the …
FEB 2020
21
GREAT BODIJA LOSES AN ALUMNUS
The community of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan, lost one of her alumnus, Rev.…
FEB 2020
10
THE COMMUNITY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, BODIJA, EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH THE GOOD SHEPHERD MAJOR SEMINARY, KADUNA
FEB 2020
6
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
The semester examinations conducted at the close of lectures for every semester is reckoned as one o…
JAN 2020
29
HOME – COMING OF THE ALUMNI SET OF 2017/2018
How beautiful it is to have alumni of our dear seminary return to Mother Bodija, for courtesy or to …
JAN 2020
28
FAITH SHARING FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
The spiritual formation is one of the four areas of priestly formation, with the principal aim of co…
JAN 2020
25
THE CEREMONY OF THE RITE OF CANDIDACY
Reckoned as a decisive moment in the formation of candidates to the Catholic Priesthood, the Rite of…
JAN 2020
24
GREAT BODIJA HOSTS MOST REV. DR. FRANCIS OBAFEMI ADESINA
A year after the episcopal announcement of our erstwhile Rector as a bishop on January 17, 2019, and…
JAN 2020
19
COMPANIONS OF PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS VISIT THE SEMINARY
A section of members of the Pious Society in the Archdiocese of Ibadan, known as the Companions of P…
JAN 2020
17
NACATHS SYMPOSIUM
The National Association of Catholic Theologians, Bodija Chapter, had an educative session, as she o…
JAN 2020
15
PROFESSOR ASUZU DELIVERS LECTURE ON HUMAN SEXUALITY
The promotion of the integral growth of candidates to the sacred priesthood is one of the fundamenta…
JAN 2020
13
THE EPIPHANY OF NEWLY ORDAINED DEACONS
The Christmas holiday is one that the community of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, loo…
JAN 2020
7
RESUMPTION AFTER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Sequel to the three-weeks Christmas holiday, which began from the 16th of December, 2019, the semina…
DEC 2019
13
ADVENT RETREAT FOR 2019
The Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis, art. 108, states that an annual retreat, which i…
DEC 2019
8
THE SEMINARY CELEBRATES HER ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
DEC 2019
6
THEOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE
The Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis, art. 41, emphasizes the need for seminarians to …
NOV 2019
30
A NEW LITURGICAL YEAR BEGINS WITH THE SEASON OF ADVENT
The season of Advent, which is usually the first season in the Church’s liturgical calendar, i…
NOV 2019
29
THE HOMECOMING AND SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE ALUMNI CLASS OF BODIJA ’94
NOV 2019
24
THE CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
The celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King is the recognition and proclamation of the kings…
NOV 2019
22
THE FIRST HOUSE OFFICER’S MEETING FOR THE 2019/2020 ACADEMIC/FORMATION SESSION
NOV 2019
20
ARCHBISHOP ABEGUNRIN TURNS A SEPTUAGENARIAN
In thanksgiving to God for the gift of life on the Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Ibadan, Mos…
NOV 2019
18
SEMINAR ON DEPRESSION AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
The Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis, art. 94, states that human formation, being the …
NOV 2019
18
PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE
The National Association of Philosophy Students (NAPS), Bodija Chapter, had their first departmental…
NOV 2019
16
THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH-WEST ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC THEOLOGIANS (SWANCTH), 2019 EDITION.
NOV 2019
16
MEMORIAL MASS FOR LAZARUS AGBONKHAESE
In utter appreciation to God and for the gifts of his life, his vocation, and indeed a life well-spe…
NOV 2019
15
THE DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF INGENUITY IN GREAT BODIJA
The Seminary of Saints Peter & Paul, Bodija, Ibadan, is replete with candidates to the priesthoo…
NOV 2019
4
THE MONTHLY RECOLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER
The Seminary of Saints Peter & Paul, Bodija, Ibadan holds the spiritual formation of the candida…
NOV 2019
2
ALL SOULS DAY: IN HONOUR OF ALL THE DEAD
The 2nd day of November is dedicated by the Universal Church to remember, honour, and pray for all t…
NOV 2019
1
THE CHURCH HONOURS ALL THE SAINTS
The celebration of the triumph of God’s grace is the prime motive for the celebration of the S…
OCT 2019
31
THE CLOSE OF THE OCTOBER DEVOTION FOR THE YEAR 2019
The evening of the 31st October, 2019, was filled with immense serenity and beauty as the seminary c…
OCT 2019
30
THE END OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MISSION MONTH
In commemoration of the centenary of the Apostolic Letter, Maximim Illud of Pope Benedict XV (30th N…
OCT 2019
29
FAITH SHARING PROGRAMME FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Seminary formation is a process of the configuration of the candidate to Christ in order to be used …
OCT 2019
20
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: CELEBRATING ITS 93RD EDITION IN OUR SEMINARY
OCT 2019
18
NACATHS INAUGURAL LECTURE FOR 2019/2020 SESSION
The National Association of Catholic Theology Students (NACATHS) had their first lecture for the 201…
OCT 2019
15
ANOTHER FORMATOR JOINS THE FORMATION TEAM OF SS. PETER AND PAUL MAJOR SEMINARY, BODIJA, IBADAN
OCT 2019
14
THEOLOGY FOUR STUDENTS LAUNCHED INTO THE ART OF PREACHING
The formation of candidates to the sacred priesthood has a holistic character, as it prepares the ca…
OCT 2019
8
SEMINARIANS APPLY FOR THE RECEPTION OF MINISTRIES
The document of the Second Vatican Council, Ministeria Quaedam, clearly states the goal for the esta…
OCT 2019
7
THIRTY BEAUTIFUL YEARS IN THE LORD’S VINEYARD
People who say that we priests are lonely are either lying or have got it all wrong. We are far less…
OCT 2019
4
BODIJA RESUME A NEW FORMATION SESSION
The atmosphere of our beloved Seminary and indeed the feelings amidst her children; seminarians from…
OCT 2019
2
THE NEW FACE OF OUR SEMINARY RESTROOMS
The provision of a conducive formation ground is an important factor in the formation of candidates …
MAY 2019
19
NACATHS SYMPOSIUM
The Bodija chapter of the National Association of Catholic Theology Students (NACATHS) on May 13, 20…
MAY 2019
12
NIMSAPS WEEK CELEBRATION
It was a joyful, educating and interesting period for the members of the Nigerian Major Seminaries A…
APR 2019
25
THE EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF OUR FORMER RECTOR MOST REV. DR FRANCIS OBAFEMI ADESINA
MAR 2019
17
IGALA LITURGICO-CULTURAL WEEK
Indeed, culture and faith are never at loggerhead; rather, they are inseparable complementary terms …
MAR 2019
5
RECTOR’S CONFERENCE
The Acting Rector, Fr. Anthony Ewherido chose to share a reflection on the Sermon on the Mount (Matt…
FEB 2019
27
2019 INTER-SEMINARY INTERACTION
Indeed, there is joy when brothers dwell in unity. This statement is not a façade but an expr…
JAN 2019
30
2019 MATRICULATION CEREMONY
Sequel to the complete fulfillment of the university requirements for admission, the newest members …
JAN 2019
28
COURTESY VISIT TO THE SEMINARY
Today, January 28, 2019 the Vice General of the Society of Divine Vocation (SDV), Fr. Ciro Sarnataro…
JAN 2019
25
CANDIDACY CEREMONY
The Rite of Candidacy in the Seminary is an annual event that that comes up on January 25, the Feast…
JAN 2019
24
A WARM RECEPTION FOR MOST REV. DR. PAUL ADEGBOYEGA OLAWORE, THE CO-ADJUCTOR BISHOP OF ILORIN DIOCESE
JAN 2019
21
ECUMENICAL SERVICE
The restoration of unity among all Christians is one of the principal concerns of the Second Vatican…
JAN 2019
20
Appointment of the Seminary Rector as Bishop of Ijebu-Ode
The Seminary of Ss. Peter and Paul, Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria was thrown into a joyful frenzy on Thurs…
JAN 2019
18
A SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZED BY THE THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF THE SEMINARY
JAN 2019
17
MSGR FRANCIS OBAFEMI ADESINA APPOINTED BISHOP OF IJEBU-ODE DIOCESE
JAN 2019
16
SEMINAR ON PROPER ACCOUNTING
For the sake of transparency and accountability in the Seminary formative process, the Rector Very R…
JAN 2019
15
THE ALUMNI OF THE 2016/2017 SET VISIT THE SEMINARY
It was indeed a happy homecoming for the members of 2016/2017 set of Saints Peter and Paul, Major Se…
JAN 2019
14
WELCOME PARTY FOR FIRST YEAR PHILOSOPHY AND YEAR 4B STUDENTS
JAN 2019
13
THE SEMINARY HOLDS MONTHLY RECOLLECTION FOR JANUARY 2019
The recollection of the month of January which is the first of the year 2019 was facilitated by Rev.…
JAN 2019
8
RECTOR’S CONFERENCE
The first rector’s conference for the year 2019 upon resumption from the Christmas break was h…
DEC 2018
14
ADVENT RETREAT FOR THE DEACONS’ CLASS
FACILITATOR: VERY REV. FR. AYO ABE JOSEPH THEME: PASTORAL EFFECTIVENESS AND THE JOY OF THE PRIESTHO…
DEC 2018
14
THE ANNUAL ADVENT RETREAT
The Advent retreat is the most important retreat in the seminary of Saints Peter and Paul Major Semi…
DEC 2018
9
2018 FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
The Christmas carol has become overtime one of the outstanding ways through which the Seminary of Sa…
DEC 2018
8
REFLECTION ON THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY BY EFFIONG JOHN
DEC 2018
8
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Today, the seminary community joins the universal Church in celebrating the solemnity of the Immacul…
DEC 2018
5
SEXUALITY TALK
Professor Michael Asuzu never ceases to enthrall us with his professional gusto, frankness, zealousn…
DEC 2018
4
THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE
The Theology Department held her second departmental lecture on the 4th of December, 2018 in the Sem…
DEC 2018
2
PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS
From the First Sunday of Advent, as one enters into the seminary’s compound, the preparation f…
NOV 2018
27
HOUSE OFFICERS’ MEETING
This House Officers’ meeting is an exclusive meeting of the Rector and the Office of Dean of S…
NOV 2018
27
NOVEMBER DEAN OF STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE
“The seminary is our home, her structures and facilities are our patrimony. We should care for…
NOV 2018
25
SOLEMNITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
In union with the Universal Church, the Seminary Community celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the Ki…
NOV 2018
23
INAUGURAL LECTURE OF PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
Philosophical inquiry is again made practical and valuable to our everyday living. This insightful c…
NOV 2018
20
THE VISITATION OF THE CBCN PRESIDENT: MOST REV. DR. AUGUSTINE AKUBEZE TO THE SEMINARY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, BODIJA, IBADAN
NOV 2018
12
SAINT PETER AND PAUL MAJOR SEMINARY TAKES THE LEAD IN THE FIRST-EVER CATHOLIC SEMINARIES ESSAY COMPETITION
NOV 2018
9
DEDICATION OF ST. JOHN LATERAN BASILICA
One could ask, why should we celebrate St. John Lateran Basilica located in Rome? Of what importance…
NOV 2018
8
SALUS TRUST VISITS THE SEMINARY
Health is wealth, and knowledge is power, so say two popular maxims. The Seminary of Saints Peter an…
NOV 2018
6
NOVEMBER (MONTHLY) RECTOR’S CONFERENCE
As it is customary, the First Tuesday of every month is reserved for the Rector’s Conference. …
NOV 2018
4
THE SEMINARY HOLDS NOVEMBER (MONTHLY) RECOLLECTION
One of the best strategies of victory for soldiers at war is retreat. They retreat to re-enforce and…
NOV 2018
2
COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS
On this day, the seminary celebrates three Masses for the commemoration of the faithful departed. Al…
NOV 2018
1
THE SEMINARY CELEBRATES THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS (NOVEMBER 1ST)
OCT 2018
31
END OF OCTOBER DEVOTION
Who could have thought that the beauty of the seminary compound would be more resplendent in the dar…
OCT 2018
31
JOINT SEMINARIES COMMISSION MEETING
The 30th of October was far from being a usual Tuesday evening; the ambience of anticipation and aur…
OCT 2018
27
DEAN OF STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE
After sports on Tuesday evening, 23rd October 2018, the students gathered at the seminary auditorium…
OCT 2018
26
STUDENTS' FORUM
Indeed, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell in unity (Psalm133:1). To foster such …
OCT 2018
24
SEMINARY HOSTS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY OUTREACH
World Mission Sunday is a very special day set aside to reflect and recommit ourselves to the mandat…
OCT 2018
24
MINOR SEMINARIANS VISIT SAINTS PETER AND PAUL MAJOR SEMINARY
OCT 2018
24
DEAN OF STUDIES CONFERENCE
To keep in focus the intellectual dimension of priestly training, the Dean of studies, Rev. Fr. Dr. …
OCT 2018
21
PUBLIC LECTURE IN THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT
On the 19th of October, 2018, the department of Theology had her first public lecture. The lecture w…
OCT 2018
21
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR’S CONFERENCE
The formation to the sacred priesthood is comprehensive to the effect that it focuses on the nourish…
OCT 2018
21
THE RECTOR’S CONFERENCE
The seminary held the first Rector’s conference on the 9th of October, 2018. The conference st…
OCT 2018
20
VERY REV. MSGR CHRISTOPHER AJALA PASSES ON
The Church teaches us that it is a corporal work of mercy to bury the dead. In fulfilling this oblig…
OCT 2018
20
CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF IBADAN ORGANIZED SEMINAR ON SEXUALITY AND SANCTITY
OCT 2018
18
THE FEAST OF ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST
On this day, Thursday, the 18th of October, the Universal Church celebrates the life and works of on…
OCT 2018
5
THE INAUGURAL CEREMONIES: MASS & LECTURE
The Community of Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary Bodija, Ibadan had her Inaugural Mass today Fr…
OCT 2018
2
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL MAJOR SEMINARY, BODIJA RESUMES AGAIN
With the end of the summer holidays, the new session began on the 2nd October, 2018. A special day a…
JUN 2018
10
THANKSGIVING FOR THE FINAL YEAR PHILOSOPHY STUDENTS
The different stages of formation to the Catholic Priesthood were beautifully presented by the new R…
JUN 2018
5
EXAMINATION PERIODS ARE SACROSANT IN THE SEMINARY
The formation of candidates to the Catholic Priesthood is chiefly divided into four dimensions: the …
MAY 2018
31
THE SEMINARY HONOURS MARY AT THE END OF THE MONTH OF MAY
The devotion rendered to Mary by the Church is chiefly predicated on her role in the redemptive work…
MAY 2018
27
THE EDO LITURGICO-CULTURAL GROUP CELEBRATES IN GRAND STYLE
The veracity of the claim that the Benin culture is richly endowed is made manifest in the patrimony…
MAY 2018
23
SEXUALITY SEMINAR FOR THE DEACON CLASS OF 2017/2018 SET
FOURTH SESSION HELD ON THE 23RD OF MAY, 2018 In the fourth session of the sexuality seminar, held o…
MAY 2018
22
NATIONAL PEACE PROTEST FOR ‘LIFE’ IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE DIOCESE OF MAKURDI
MAY 2018
20
DEVOTEES OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY GOT CONSECRATED ON PENTECOST SUNDAY
MAY 2018
20
THE CELEBRATION OF THE NACATHS’ WEEK
A swift delve into the history of the Catholic Church reveals her intellectual cum spiritual treasur…
MAY 2018
16
SEXUALITY SEMINAR FOR THE DEACON CLASS OF 2017/2018 SET.
THIRD SESSION HELD ON THE 16TH OF MAY, 2018. The third session of the sexuality seminar was held on…
MAY 2018
13
NIGERIA MAJOR SEMINARIES’ ASSOCIATION OF PHILOSOPHY STUDENTS (NIMSAPS), SAINTS PETER AND PAUL MAJOR SEMINARY CHAPTER CELEBRATES PHILOSOPHY WEEK
MAY 2018
13
ST. JUDE SOCIETY HOLDS STUDENTS’ DAY CELEBRATION
The saints are invaluable treasures to the Church, as they are not simply models of the Christian li…
MAY 2018
13
THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING AND MEETING OF THE COMPANION OF PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS (CPR) AT SAINTS PETER AND PAUL MAJOR SEMINARY, BODIJA, IBADAN
MAY 2018
2
SEXUALITY SEMINAR FOR THE DEACON CLASS OF 2017/2018 SET.
SECOND SESSION HELD ON THE 2ND OF MAY, 2018. During this session the facilitators anchored discussi…
APR 2018
30
THE PREMIER ART EXHIBITION OF THE SEMINARY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, BODIJA IBADAN, HELD ON THE 29TH OF APRIL, 2018
APR 2018
25
SEXUALITY SEMINAR FOR THE DEACON CLASS OF 2017/2018 SET.
FIRST SESSION HELD ON THE 25TH OF APRIL, 2018 One vital area of priestly formation is human formati…
APR 2018
16
The Celebration of the Easter Cantata in the Seminary
The Easter mood is so great that it provokes in the lives of all Christians an indescribable joy, ex…
APR 2018
2
THE HOLY WEEK
THE PALM/PASSION SUNDAY LITURGY The season of Lent comes to its highpoint in the celebrations of th…
APR 2018
1
The Easter Sunday Celebration
The celebration of the Easter Sunday, the glorious resurrection of Christ from the dead, spanned fro…
MAR 2018
31
The Celebration of the Vigil of Easter (Holy Saturday)
The celebration of Holy Saturday commemorates Christ’s descendent into hell after his death. T…
MAR 2018
30
The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (Good Friday)
The principal celebration of Good Friday is the commemoration of the Lord’s Passion and Death.…
MAR 2018
29
The Celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday)
MAR 2018
25
The Celebration of Palm (Passion) Sunday
The glorious entry of Christ into Jerusalem continues to be commemorated by the Church in every litu…
MAR 2018
9
The Seminary Hosts the RECOWA/CERAO Conference
The incessant determination to elevate the standard of seminary formation continues to be the preocc…
MAR 2018
3
Inter-semester Break Activities
After a rigorous examination period, the seminary authorities deemed it fit to observe a break from …
FEB 2018
18
SSPP Seminary relaunches website
To the glory of God, we have relaunched our website. This is to enable us carry out some online mini…
FEB 2018
4
The Visit of Delegates from the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) to the Seminary’s Farm
JAN 2018
31
The Commissioning of the Computer Laboratory
The exigencies of formation in the face of the present day reality continue to be of great concern t…
JAN 2018
25
The Celebration of the Rite of Candidacy
The Apostolic Letter, of the Pope Paul VI, on First Tonsure, Minor Orders and the Subdiaconate, Mnis…
JAN 2018
24
Matriculation Ceremony
As part of the prerequisites for the attainment of admission into the renowned University of Ibadan,…
JAN 2018
12
NACATHS Symposium
The distinctive marks of the Roman Catholic Church are summarized into four: the Church is One, Holy…
JAN 2018
9
The Seminary Hosts the National Conference of Spiritual Directors
DEC 2017
1
Theology Departmental Lecture
Inasmuch as Theology is principally a scientific study of the nature of God, it also preoccupies its…
NOV 2017
29
The Visit of the Delegates from the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria
NOV 2017
26
The Celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King
In union with the Universal Church, the Seminary community celebrated the Last Sunday of the Liturgi…
NOV 2017
24
NIMSAPS Inaugural Lecture
Prominent among the misconceived notions of the life and activities of the seminary by some members …
NOV 2017
22
The Seminary Celebrates the Silver Jubilee of Three of Her Formators
NOV 2017
15
Jubilee Celebration for the 1992 Set of Alumni
In utter thanksgiving to God for the gift of the priesthood, and of fruitful service in the Lord&rsq…
NOV 2017
6
Mission and Dialogue Directorate Delegates of the Catholic Secretariat, Abuja Visit the Seminary
NOV 2017
4
Seminary Celebrates the End of Marian Devotion in Style
The months of October and May are generally known as the months of Mary. In this session, the celebr…
OCT 2017
27
NACATHS Inaugural Lecture
Theology, as a field of study, continues to occupy a prime position in the entire formation programm…
OCT 2017
22
The Mission Sunday Celebration
In union with the Universal Church, the Seminary community had the Mission Sunday celebration on the…
OCT 2017
21
The Jubilee Celebration of our Formator, Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Igbekele
OCT 2017
5
The Inaugural Ceremony
The prestigious character of every inaugural ceremony in any institution or organization is indisput…
OCT 2017
2
The Inception of the 2017/2018 Academic/Formation Session
Sequel to the completion of her summer holidays, the seminary re-opened for the 2017/2018 session, p…
FEB 2017
26
Seminar on Youth Apostolate
The Inspire Youth Network of Nigeria led by Rev. Fr. Victor Ogunyemi of Osogbo Diocese anchored this…
FEB 2017
23
Inter Semester Break & Inter-seminary Interaction
The annual inter-semester break took off immediately after the First Semester Examinations, Thursday…
FEB 2017
12
The Seminary's Integrated Farm Project
The seminary is embarking on an integrated farming project. The seminary owns an extensive expanse o…
FEB 2017
5
Seminar on Communion and Community Life of Priest
It is important to school would-be priests on the challenges of community living and how to maintain…
JAN 2017
25
The Rite of Candidacy 2017
As recommended, in preparation for the admission of candidates into the rite of Candidacy, a 3-day r…
DEC 2016
11
Christmas Carol 2016 and 2017
The Seminary community celebrated in grand style the age-long Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in…
DEC 2016
7
Thirty-first Matriculation Ceremony
In order to fully complete the requirements for admission into the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the De…
DEC 2016
6
Msgr. Emmanuel Fadeyi Visits the Seminary
The Seminary community was replete with joy as one of her sons, Very Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Fadeyi, the…
NOV 2016
14
National Universities Commission Accreditation Visit
The seminary received delegates of the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the process of acc…
NOV 2016
9
Sexuality Education
The issue with human sexuality has a place in the moral teachings of the Church and as such it behoo…
OCT 2016
25
Interactive Session of the Bishops with the Seminarians
On the 25th Day of October, 2016, the seminary was graced with the presence of the regional Bishops …
OCT 2016
23
Mission Sunday and Mission Outreach 2016 and 2017 in the Seminary
OCT 2016
6
2016/2017 Academic/Formation Session Kick-starts
After the summer break, seminarians resident in the seminary resumed for the new academic/formation …

 



 
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