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Through dedicated pastoral care, vibrant liturgical celebrations, and community-building activities, we strive to nurture spiritual growth and strengthen the bonds of fellowship among parishioners.
Priesthood Formation with MSFS East Africa
The Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS) are committed to nurturing and empowering local vocations, shaping future priests who will faithfully serve the Church and the people of Africa. Rooted in the gentle spirituality of St. Francis de Sales, our comprehensive priesthood formation program guides candidates through a transformative journey—spiritually, intellectually, and pastorally.
Vocation Promotion and Stage of Aspirancy
Location: Kihonda Junior seminary, Secondary schools, parishes in East Africa.
It is mainly done through personal contact, visits, come and see camps etc by vocation director and other confreres.
Postulancy – one year
Location: Fransalian Seminary Ndagani-Kenya
Noviciate – one year
Location: Fransalianum Kibaha, Tanzania
Philosophy – three years
Location: Fransalianum Kibaha, Tanzania
Pastoral Mission Experience (Regency) – one year
Location: every misionary centre of the Province
Theology - 4 years
Location: Fransalian House Kola, Morogoro
More information about the places of formation
Name of the Seminary
Fransalian Seminary
Place, Diocese, Region, Country
Morogoro, Tanzania
Address and phone number
P. O. Box 896, Morogoro, Tanzania
Email/Website
thomas1956arusha@ gmail.com
Name of the Rector/members of the staff
Fr. Thomas Kochuparampil, Fr. Sebastian Palakudy
Year of the establishment of the Seminary
1998
Total number of seminarians
20
Status
Theologians
Name of the Seminary
Fransalian Seminary
Place, Diocese, Region, Country
Ndagani, Chuka, Meru, Kenya
Address and phone number
P. O. Box 376, Chuka, Kenya
Name of the Rector/members of the staff
Fr. Charles Ouma
Year of the establishment of the Seminary
2003
Total number of seminarians
12
Status
Aspirany house
Name of the Seminary
Fransalianum
Place, Diocese, Region, Country
Kibaha, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Address and phone number
P. O. Box 30256, Kibaha, Tanzania
Name of the Rector/members of the staff
Fr. Stephen Ubadesi
Year of the establishment of the Seminary
2000
Total number of seminarians
19
Status
Novitiate