WELCOME TO TANSI MAJOR SEMINARY, ONITSHA
WHERE FORMATION FIT FOR OUR AGE IS GIVEN WITH LOVE
At Tansi Major Seminary, vocations are nurtured through deep spiritual formation, and a disciplined community life ordered toward priestly ministry.
“You did not choose me, but I chose you.”
JOHN 15:16
A WORD FROM THE RECTOR
Guided By Grace, Rooted in History
Dear Friend, It Is With Profound Sentiments Of Joy That I Warmly Welcome You To This Website Of Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha. To Help You Feel At Home And Welcome, I Present To You Few Introductory Pieces Of Information Concerning The Seminary. Here Is Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha, A Catholic Seminary Which Has Produced Many Priests.
It Is A Seminary That Has Gone Into The Second Decade Since Its Inception In The Year, 2000. And It Is Located At Onitsha Which Is A City In Anambra State That Is Found In The South-Eastern Part Of Nigeria.
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Rev. Fr. Dr. Fabian Obi
The Pillars of Formation
Online Studies Platform
We have an Online Studies Platform for our Seminarians where lectures take place when the need arises
Get Connected to Our E-library
We have an E -library where Seminarians and staff, have access to a variety of resources.
Visit our Blog Posts
Contemporary Insight on Culture and Theology. Here Seminarians post on matters of theology, culture, art, parish, and family life.
Excellence in the Heart of Tradition
Sacred Liturgy
A liturgical life that honours the richness of the catholic tradition, featuring the Gregorian chant and solemn celebration
World - Class Faculty
Instruction from renowned theologians and philosophers committed to the magisterium
Historic Campus
A quiet, contemplative environment designed for study and spiritual growth away from worlsdly distractions
GOVERNANCE AND STEWARDSHIP
The Seminary Administration
Rev. Fr. Dr. Fabian Obi
RECTOR
Rev. Fr. Dr. Alfred Okeakpu
VICE RECTOR
Rev. Fr. Johnpaul Ojiukpai
Administrative Dean
ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE
Mission & Vision
Our Vision
To set up structures that will favour authentic and personal formation of candidates for the priesthood, with the overall aim of producing priests who will meet the needs of the contemporary society; priests who would be saints, gentlemen and scholars.
“Vocations mature through the daily effort to be faithful to the Gospel, and through prayer, discernment and service.”
POPE FRANCIS
Our Mission
To help seminarians become men fully alive who are going to make the Church and society a glory of God.
PILLARS
Spiritual
METHOD
Academic
GOAL
Pastoral
"The formation of the priest is a matter of the heart, where the grace of God meets the freedom of man."
SAINT JOHN PAUL II
EVENTS
Upcoming Events
About our current rector
Rev. Fr. Dr Fabian Obi is a Priest from the Catholic Diocese of Awka, ordained on 12th of August, 1989, by Most Rev. A.K. Obiefuna.
History of our great seminary
Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha, is a Theological Seminary that prepares candidates for the Catholic priesthood.
2022/2023 Annual Calendar
Our Annual Calendar also called Calendarium is downloadable in the link below, it contains the important dates for our program this year.
2022/2023 Course Content
This section contains the course content of Theology Four, Theology Three, Theology Two, and Theology One. This can assist the Seminarian in his study schedule
Ifite Ogwari Seminary Project
Our Seminary farm serves as the primary source of fresh produce. Seminarians participate in seasonal cultiivation, learning sustainable organic practices that harmonize with the local ecosystem.
Agriculture & Fishery
A sophisticated pond management system providing high-quality protein while teaching complex environmental stewardship.
Livestock & Poultry
Modern livestock management that emphasizes ethical husbandry and resource efficiency. This project contributes significantly to our internal food security.
The Seminary Bakery
Providing the 'Daily Bread' for our community and neighbors. Our bakery specializes in traditional techniques, overseen by resident masters.
THE PILLARS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY