Sponsorships

Rickson Thomas Costa is from a traditional Catholic family. He has an older brother, and his parents are retired. The family is in financial crisis due to the lack of a job after the pandemic. Rickson is a good student and is very prompt and faithful in his responsibilities.  He also sings in the seminary choir. He is a promising candidate for the future priesthood.

Ripson Paul Cruze is from a traditional and devoted Catholic family.  His father is a shopkeeper, and his mother is a housewife.  Ripson has one brother and one sister.  He is the second child of his parents.  Due to poverty, it is hard to maintain a family. Ripson is an average student.  He sincerely works hard to study and prepare himself for the priesthood. He has wanted to become a priest since he was a child.

Ronald John Mangsang is from a poor family.  There are four boys and two girls, and Ronald is the second oldest.  His father used to teach in the village school but is retired now.  Before entering Major Seminary, Ronald worked for one year in an NGO to provide for his family. He discerned that he would like to be a priest and now studies hard at the seminary.  

Rubinoy Andrew Hadima has lost both of his parents.  He has two brothers and one sister.  He is the youngest in the family.  He wants to dedicate his life to the church's service by becoming a priest.  He is a good student and works very hard.

Saggurthi comes from Kotavaripeta suburb of Nuzvid Town. His suburb comes under Nehrupeta Parish. His father's name is George and his mother's name is Gnana Sundari. He has an older brother and a younger sister; his siblings are not yet married. His father is a plumber and his mother is a housewife. His family is economically poor and they live in a very modest house with basic amenities. Lokesh joined the seminary in June 2012. He studied two years at the Minor Seminary: St. Ambrose Minor Seminary, Nuzvid. Last year, he did his spiritual orientation course at St. Paul's Regional Seminary, Nuzvid. Currently, he is doing his philosophy at St. Xavier's Seminary, Karunapuram, Warangal. He is average in his studies. His hobbies are music, games, and reading. He is a simple and humble young man.

Sajal Melcome Bala is from Barishal Diocese.  He is from a poor family.  He has two brothers and a sister; his older brother cannot walk. Sajal suffers from a thyroid problem.  His father is a retired catechist, and his mother is a housewife.  Sajal is a good student and expert in playing the musical instrument Tabla.  He strongly desires to become a priest.

Shamuel Makhal is from a poor family, and he lost his father.  His mother has been sick for many years.  Shamuel has one brother and three sisters; he is the fourth among them.  He studies hard to fulfill his desire to become a priest. He is a good student and does well playing musical instruments such as the harmonium. He is very artistic in his works.  He is a promising student for the future priesthood.

Shekhor Francis had left the seminary years ago to work and support his family to getting them back on their feet. Once his family became stable, he rejoined the seminary to follow his calling into priesthood. 

Shiblal Samuel is from a poor family.  He has three brothers, among whom he is the third.  His father is a poor farmer, and his mother works in the home.  He is an average student and is maturing toward his vocation to become a priest.  He is from the Santal aboriginal and the Diocese of Rajshahi.  

Simon was a religious Brother in the Congregation of the Cross.  Later he discerned that God was calling him to the priesthood.  With the permission of his superior and his Bishop, Simon joined the Major Seminary for formation toward priesthood. Simon's parents work in Kalacharra Tea Garden, and the family suffers from extreme poverty (their daily wage is only $1.46).  Out of 4 brothers and three sisters, Simon is the second oldest.  He is an average student and is very good at playing basketball, and he sings very well.  He is a promising student for the future priesthood.

Sonet Theotonius is from a traditional catholic family in Bonpara. He is the youngest of seven children and one of his brothers recently became a PIME priest, the idea of dedicating his life to the Lord inspired Sonet to do the same. 

Sopnil is the oldest of two boys being raised by their widowed mother after their father's passing two years ago. After his father's passing, Sopnil decided to put all of his faith in the Lord and become a priest after he finished his schooling. At his parish priest's advice, he joined St. Joseph Seminary a few months ago to begin his journey.