The St Victor’s Major Seminary will be pulling resources together to raise an over 500 seater edifice that can accommodate large numbers during events.
This multipurpose hall when completed will not only be used for religious purposes, but will also serve as a hall opened to the public for use at a fee.
This forms part of the projects the seminary is embarking on, as part of its 75th anniversary since it’s established.
In an interview with FiilaNews, Reverend Father Daniel Fuseini Saaka, Vice-Rector of St. Victor’s Major Seminary, who gave details of the Diamond jubilee, said the Seminary had made significant contributions to transforming society hence the need to thank God for the achievements thus far.
The St. Victor’s Major Seminary was started in 1946 at Wiaga in the Upper East Region, to train indigenes to minister to their people, and it was later moved to its present location in Tamale in the 1950s.
Rev Father Saaka said “the greatest gift a man can give to you is the word of God,” adding “Today, we are happy because the Seminary has produced over 300 priests, who are working all over the world. So, we are happy to celebrate this day to thank God.”
He expressed gratitude to all friends and stakeholders of the Seminary for the support and collaboration over the years.
The year-long Diamond Jubilee Anniversary, which will be climaxed in February 2022, will see the Seminary undertake various activities, including public lectures, health screening, clean-up exercises, fun games among others.
On his part Professor Gabriel Ayum Teye, Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, who chaired the event, appealed to benevolent organisations and individual philanthropists to contribute towards the construction of the multi-purpose auditorium to serve the needs of society.
He further underscored the need for the church to keep up with its continuous adherence to the Covid-19 protocols as we are not in normal times.
The Daimond Jubilee celebration was themed: “ 75 years of Priestly Formation,Challenges and Prospects”.
Source:Fiilafmonline/ShawanaYussif
