2021–2022 Annual Report
PASTORAL FORMATION:
A Fruitful Return to
Apostolic Work PATRICK RYAN ’23, DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE
Apostolic work is an essential dimension of our formation for the priesthood. We have been happy this year to resume much of this work, which was significantly limited in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. From October onward, the seminarians of the College have assisted in roughly twenty-five apostolic assignments in Rome and beyond. Seminarians returned to parishes, military bases, university study-abroad programs, soup kitchens, and shelters to work with the People of God and those from all walks of life. We have given ourselves to these assignments, and we have benefited greatly from our involvement in apostolic work. The men of the College enjoy stepping out of the classrooms and libraries to serve others publicly as men of the Church. Our work with students, families, and the poor of Rome gives us the chance to apply our theological learning and pastoral zeal to people in real life situations. For many, the apostolic work reminds us of why we want to be priests. Our faith is to be shared, and an invitation into a relationship with Christ is to be preached to all.
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