SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

Abaigbo Cultural dance presented by the seminarians from Ahiara Diocese. 

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

Reception at the Students' Refectory.

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

The Rector Magnificus, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Cajetan Ehiem, with Most Rev. Dr. Ernest Obodo (Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese), who happens to be the first bishop of the Seat of Wisdom Extraction.

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

A tree is known by its fruit, and these priests are the finest harvest of Seat of Wisdom Seminary. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, they returned to nourish their roots. It was a day of spiritual renewal and joyful fellowship, proving that the seminary remains a home for its sons.

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

The Lord has done great things for us." Today, we hosted our alumni celebrating 25 years of priesthood. Their visit to Seat of Wisdom Seminary was a day of reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to many more years of nourishing the Church. Well done, good and faithful servants!

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

Revisiting the chapel where they were formed, our celebrants offered a Mass of Thanksgiving today at Seat of Wisdom Seminary. It was moving to see the class standing together at the altar once more. We honor your perseverance and your heart for the mission. Cheers to twenty-five holy years!

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

Our students had the privilege of hosting our Silver Jubilarian alumni today at Seat of Wisdom Seminary. Seeing these priests celebrate 25 years of ministry provides a living roadmap for those in formation. Their presence is a powerful reminder that with God’s grace, a lifetime of service is joyful.

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

Twenty-five years ago, they left Seat of Wisdom Seminary to cast their nets into the deep. Today, they return to the shore where their journey started. We celebrate the Silver Jubilee of our beloved alumni, thanking God for the countless lives they have touched through the sacraments and ministry.

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

Time flies, but the bond remains. These brothers-in-Christ returned to Seat of Wisdom Seminary today to mark 25 years since their ordination. It’s a beautiful reunion filled with laughter, shared memories, and a collective prayer of thanksgiving. May their brotherhood continue to flourish as they serve the People of God.

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

A quarter-century of priesthood is a testament to God’s fidelity. We are honored to welcome back our Silver Jubilarians to Seat of Wisdom Seminary. Walking these familiar hallways, they remind our current seminarians that the path of service is long, beautiful, and rewarding. Congratulations on your 25th anniversary of ordination!

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF THE 2000 SET OF ALUMNI

Back to where it all began! Today, our alumni (2000 Set) return to Seat of Wisdom Seminary, not as students, but as seasoned shepherds. We celebrate two and a half decades of grace, sacrifice, and unwavering service to the Lord.

STANDING OVATION AS 2000 SET VISITS ALMA MATER FOR SILVER JUBILEE

On 14th January 2026, the 2000 Set of Wisdom Alumni held a colourful celebration in Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri to mark the 25th anniversary of the priestly ordination of the members of the set. With joy the entire Wisdom family rolled out the best of what it can offer to celebrate with these her accomplished sons the silver jubilee of their priestly ordination.

The occasion, which took place in two phases, started with a pontifical high mass presided over by his Lordship, Most Rev. Ernest Obodo, the auxiliary bishop of Enugu diocese, a leading member of the millennium set, and the first bishop with Seat of Wisdom roots. The mass, which began at 10:00 am, was attend by 18 jubilarians, 11 resident formators, tutorial and non-tutorial staff, and seminarians. At the beginning of the holy mass, the rector magnificus, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Cajetan Ehiem welcomed the jubilarians to their Alma Mater and expressed the joy of the entire seminary at witnessing the first set of Wisdomites that celebrate their silver jubilee in their alma matter.

In his homily, Bishop Obodo expressed gratitude to God, who has seen them through the past 25 years in the priestly ministry. He also expressed his joy at this occasion that brought back to Seat of Wisdom where he enjoyed the best of academic and spiritual formation. He recalled a few unforgettable moments in his time as a seminarian and admonished the seminarians still under formation to be pilgrims of hope. The seminary formation, he explained, is preparing them to become something great in the future, just as it has done for him and his classmates.

One of the high points of this phase of the celebration was when the jubilarians introduced themselves – to the admiration of and applause by the seminarians and staff.

Afterwards, the jubilarians were accompanied by the Wisdom Igbaeze group to the refectory complex where the second phase of the celebration took place. With the Kola-nut ritual, the pater familias of Seat of Wisdom, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Cajetan Ehiem ritualized, in the traditional way, the open arms of the Wisdom family in welcoming its sons, a welcome which was immediately afterwards put into music by Seminary Choir with the titles ‘The Lord Bless You and Keep You’, and ‘Kposhieme’. Following this was the presentation of address by the secretary of Student Council, Ugwurumba Christopher. There was also the presentation/cutting of the Cake by the jubilarians. A cultural dance display by the Abigbo cultural group of Seat of Wisdom entertained both hosts and guests at the occasion. Then, the occasion was capped by a sumptuous lunch sponsored by the jubilarians.

Millennium Priests Give Seat of Wisdom New Shine

The silver jubilee celebration of the 2000 set of Wisdomites in Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri is come and gone but its imprint in the seminary will last long. The jubilarians did not just let themselves be celebrated. They made the seminary feel the impact of their ‘homecoming’. As part of the preparations for their jubilee, they repainted their seminary gate, the landmark structure that has become one of the major symbols of the seminary, with a qualitative paint. The millennium priests also donated a cow to the seminarians and promised to help the seminary repair some parts of the hostels that are in urgent need of repair. The donations, which were announced by the president of the set, Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Ndubuisi, included also 10 copies of a book written by the class on their experiences in the priesthood these 25 years and 10 copies of a book authored by one of the jubilarians, Rev. Fr. Dr. Christopher Nwanocha.

Bishop Obodo Reiterates His Resolve to Promote Excellence in Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri

During the recent celebration of the priestly silver jubilee of the 2000 set of Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri, the auxiliary bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Ernest Obodo, reiterated his resolve to promote excellence in the seminary by rewarding those who excel in different aspects of the formation with a prize. He reminded the seminary of the pledge he made some years ago to sponsor awards for the best performing seminarian in the final exams of both the Philosophy and the Theology departments with a prize sum of ₦100,000 each. Included in this prize is also an award for the most hardworking farmer among the seminarians.

SEMINARIANS HARVESTING TUBERS OF YAMS DURING MANUAL LABOUR

By producing their own food, the seminarians reduce administrative costs and master the logistics of large-scale, sustainable agricultural management.

SEMINARIANS HARVESTING TUBERS OF YAMS DURING MANUAL LABOUR

Uprooting heavy tubers requires significant physical stamina, proving that these future leaders are as capable in fields as in classrooms.

SEMINARIANS HARVESTING TUBERS OF YAMS DURING MANUAL LABOUR

Careful technique is essential to avoid bruising the tubers, demonstrating a practical understanding of farming cycles and effective soil utilization.

SEMINARIANS HARVESTING TUBERS  OF YAMS DURING MANUAL LABOUR

Harvesting yams is the culmination of months of planning, showing a commitment to a lifestyle of self-reliance and operational efficiency.

CHORAL PRESENTATION BY THE SEMINARY MAIN CHOIR

NUC ACCREDITATIONS 

NUC ACCREDITATIONS 

NUC ACCREDITATIONS

MAN OF ORDER AND DISCIPLINE (M.O.D) 

During a Guard of Honors for the Apostolic Nuncio

KOLANUT RITUALS DURING THE VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO

CHORAL RENDITION BY THE SEMINARY MAIN CHOIR 

 CULTURAL DANCE BY OWERRI ARCHDIOCESAN SEMINARIANS DURING THE VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO 26/11/2025

MAN OF ORDER AND DISCIPLINE (M.O.D) 

During a Guard of Honors for the Apostolic Nuncio.

HOLY MASS

HOLY MASS PRESIDED OVER BY THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO (MOST REV. MICHEAL FRANCIS CROTTY) 26/11/2025

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 

LITURGICAL PROCESSION 

SOLEMN PROCESSION ON THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

CHRIST THE KING CELEBRATION IN THE SEMINARY MAIN CHAPEL

MAN OF ORDER AND DISCIPLINE (M.O.D) 

During a Guard of Honors for the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Most Rev. Dr. Moses Chikwe, on the Solemn Inauguration of the 2025/2026 Academic and Formation Year.

MAN OF ORDER AND DISCIPLINE (M.O.D) 

During a Guard of Honors 

2025 CHRISTMAS CANTATA

2025 CHRISTMAS CANTATA

2025 CHRISTMAS CANTATA

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF REV. FR. DR. CHARLES OKORO 6/12/2025

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF REV. FR. DR. CHARLES OKORO 6/12/2025

VISIT OF THE NUC PANEL FOR ACCREDITATIONS 3/12/2025

VISIT OF THE NUC PANEL FOR ACCREDITATIONS 3/12/2025

VISIT OF THE NUC PANEL

The seminary had its accreditation exercise by the Nigerian Universities commission. The event lasted from 3rd December to 4th December 2025.

VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO (MOST REV. MICHEAL FRANCIS CROTTY)

VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO (MOST REV. MICHEAL FRANCIS CROTTY)

 THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO NIGERIA (MOST REV. MICHEAL FRANCIS CROTTY)

VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO (MOST REV. MICHEAL FRANCIS CROTTY)

VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO (MOST REV. MICHEAL FRANCIS CROTTY)

VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO NIGERIA, MOST REV. MICHEAL FRANCIS CROTTY

The seminary was graced with the presence of the papal nuncio. He came for the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Owerri Archdiocese, and he deemed it fit to visit the seminary community for the first time, also to celebrate with her the 40th anniversary of its establishment. The Archbishop of Owerri, Most. Rev. Dr. Lucius Ugorji, and the Bishop of Aba, Most. Rev. Prof. Augustine Echema were also present for the visit and celebration.

WELCOME TO THE SEMINARY

SEMINARY MAIN GATE

SEMINARY AVENUE

MASS OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY OWERRI 15/11/2025

MASS OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY OWERRI 15/11/2025

The Mass was presided over by the Rector Magnificus, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Cajetan Ehiem.

INAUGURAL/40TH ANNIVERSARY LECTURE BY REV. FR. PROF. LONGINUS CHINAGOROM

AWARD OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 

SOLEMN INAUGURATION OF THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC AND FORMATION YEAR BY MOST REV. DR. MOSES CHIKWE (AUXILIARY BISHOP OF OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE)

SOLEMN INAUGURATION OF THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC AND FORMATION YEAR BY MOST REV. DR. MOSES CHIKWE (AUXILIARY BISHOP OF OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE)

SEMINARY AVENUE

HIGHLIGHT FROM THE EVENT 

His Grace Anthony John Valetine Obinna and His Lordship Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema graced this event. 

ONOI WEEKEND 2024

ONOI: A Group dedicated to fostering a community of future Priests devoted to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people through language, tradition, and faith.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MEETING 

Nigerian Rectors and Seat of Wisdom family praying together in the Chapel

RECTORS MEETING 2024

A historic gathering of Nigerian Rectors at Seat of Wisdom Seminary Owerri sparked insightful discussions, fostering unity and a shared commitment to nurturing future generations of Priests.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HEALTH WEEKEND 2024

HEALTH WEEKEND 2024

MATRICULATION CEREMONY FOR THE 2023\2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

As they donned their academic robes, the seminarians took their first steps toward a life of service, marking a momentous milestone in their journey toward becoming messengers of God's love and wisdom.

COMMUNICATION WEEKEND.

Communication in the seminary: A place where connection is strengthened, bonds are formed, and the act of effective communication is celebrated: inspiring future leaders to spread God's message with clarity and passion.

SEMINARY AVENUE FROM THE MAIN GATE

SEMINARY MAIN GATE

SEMINARY AUDITORIUM

SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY STATUE