The minimum academic qualifications required for admission to programmes of study at the Regional Seminary is five CXC (General) passes (Grades I or II) at ordinary level (or their equivalent).  This is in keeping with RF no.65 which states: “Before the students embark on their specific studies for the priesthood they must have completed the schooling which is required in their own country as a necessary qualification for commencing University studies, and, if possible, have obtained a State-recognized diploma of proficiency.”

Students who come to the seminary for preparation for the Roman Catholic Priesthood must be sent by their local ordinary. Additional the candidate is admitted on the approval of the rector who may or may not meet the academic requirements. Students who are studying for the degree program as what we would call “External Student” would have to me the requirements as stated with the approval of the Dean of Studies.

Persons who wish to register in the UWI-accredited programmes must normally have gained those five passes in certain stipulated subjects (see UWI’s brochure of the Faculty of Humanities and Education).

Candidates from non-English-speaking territories are also required to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

INTERNAL STUDENTS OVERVIEW (SEMINARIANS)

(A) Admission Policy 

The following are the requirements for admission into the Regional Seminary:

1. Completion of the Pre–Seminary Formation and presentation of the seminarian by the Director of the Pre–Seminary Formation Centre and its Assessment Team.
2. Five "CXC" level passes or the equivalent.
3. Proof of stability in employment.
4. Proof of active involvement in Church life over a period of years or involvement in community activity.
5. Recommendations of the Parish Priest, employers, and members of the Christian community.
6. Presentation of a certificate of health from a medical practitioner approved by the local ordinary.
7. Psychological assessment by a competent person.
8. Presentation of certificates of baptism and confirmation.
9. Approval by the bishop.

(B) Departure from Seminary

1. The Rector has the authority to dismiss a seminarian whom the Formation Team finds to be unsuitable.
2. The Rector has the authority to dismiss a seminarian who is in constant serious breach of Seminary rules.
3. The Rector has the authority to ask a seminarian to withdraw from the Seminary when he and the Formation Team are of the firm opinion that the seminarian does not have a vocation.
4.  In all these cases consultation between the Rector and the Diocesan Bishop is necessary.

Qualifications for Admission

The minimum academic qualifications required for admission to programmes of study at the Regional Seminary is five CXC (General) passes (Grades I or II) at ordinary level (or their equivalent).  This is in keeping with RF no.65 which states: “Before the students embark on their specific studies for the priesthood they must have completed the schooling which is required in their own country as a necessary qualification for commencing University studies, and, if possible, have obtained a State-recognized diploma of proficiency.”

Persons who wish to register in the UWI-accredited programmes must normally have gained those five passes in certain stipulated subjects (see UWI’s brochure of the Faculty of Humanities and Education).

Candidates from non-English-speaking territories are also required to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

EXTERNAL STUDENTS OVERVIEW

Application for Admission

Candidates who wish to study for the R.C. priesthood should apply to their local bishop who will forward their application to the seminary.

Candidates who wish to study for the UWI-accredited Licentiate or B.A. (Theology), or to follow some other programme of study in Theology and related disciplines at the Regional Seminary should apply to:

The Dean of Studies

Regional Seminary

 St. John Vianney and The Uganda Martyrs

Mount Saint Benedict

P.O. Box 4964

Tunapuna, Trinidad & Tobago

West Indies

To call or email the Rector or Dean Of Studies please select CONTACT US.

For additional information on admissions, select the appropriate cycle.