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

VICE RECTOR

Rev. Fr. Dr. Alfred Okeakpu

VICE RECTOR

Rev. Fr. Moses Aluu

VICE RECTOR

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

Archived, 2004

Take a journey through Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha

"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

Seminarians
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Formators
1
Priests Trained
400 +
Diocese
1
Diocese
1

LATEST UPDATES

Announcements & News

EVENTS

Upcoming Events

FR OBI

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.

our beautiful gate

History of our great seminary

Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha, is a Theological Seminary that prepares candidates for the Catholic priesthood.

Calendar appointment

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.

book, books, book stack

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

The Seminary Projects