My dear young seminarians, aspire not just to be priests, but to be saintly priests.

His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith,
Archbishop of Colombo

Becoming a priest is ultimately about becoming a saint. This seminary should aim to produce not just scholars, theologians, or philosophers, but saints. The path to sainthood lies in loving God and His people unconditionally.

Every aspect of minor seminary formation—spiritual, intellectual, human, and pastoral—should be oriented towards this goal. The journey begins today.

Who you are today shapes who you will be tomorrow.

My dear young seminarians, aspire not just to be priests, but to be saintly priests.