Human formation
The very nature of the Priest and his ministry requires a solid and balanced human formation.
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Alokolum
Pro Bono Communi Laboramus — we work for the common good
Alokolum at a glance
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Formation at Alokolum
The four dimensions
Spiritual formation
Spiritual formation is the key to every other dimension of a priestly candidate’s formation, drawing him into deep communion with Jesus Christ the good Shepherd and leading him to surrender his life to the spirit with a filial attitude toward the Father and a trusting attachment to the church.
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Intellectual formation
Alokolum’s academic core: a three-year (six-semester) programme in Philosophy and Social Sciences, taught in affiliation with the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome.
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Pastoral-Liturgical formation
Since the goal of the Seminary is to form Priests who are pastorally oriented, pastoral concern must permeate the whole of Seminary life and training.
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Life at Alokolum
Prayer, study, work and recreation, shared as one community.
Admissions / FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Answers about joining Alokolum and the years of priestly formation in Uganda.
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From a house of formation at Gulu in 1953 to a National Major Seminary in 1973, fifty years of forming shepherds after the Heart of Christ.
Golden Jubilee celebration9:30 am · Seminary grounds
1953A house of formation at GuluThe White Brothers open a house of formation for African religious.1973A National Major SeminaryUganda’s third National Major Seminary opens with 40 students.2005The return to AlokolumAfter two years at Bukalasa, the community comes home.
2025Launch of the Seminary Golden Jubilee CelebrationExplore the jubilee celebration
2025Launch of the Seminary Golden Jubilee CelebrationExplore the jubilee celebration