Life in College

A day in the life of the VEC

Seminary life tends to be pretty busy. The rhythm of the timetable helps all members of the community establish a consistent pattern of prayer, study and recreation in a safe and secure environment. Good habits can thus be learned in preparation for life on the mission.

Weekdays

6.45am
Morning Prayer in Church

7am
Mass (frequently in Italian or Latin)

7.30am
Breakfast

8.30am–12.30pm
University studies. The seminarians generally do around seven years of study, covering philosophy, theology and history.

1pm
Lunch

2pm
Afternoons are taken up with personal prayer and private study, spiritual direction, pastoral classes and work around Rome, and one-on-one discussions with a professional psychologist.

5pm
Holy Hour (when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed)

On some days in the early evening there are talks, discussion groups and social activities.

6.30pm (Wednesdays)
Public Mass

7.15pm
Evening Prayer

7.30pm
Supper

There are limited timetabled events in the evenings, although seminarians may also have pastoral work at these times.

Saturday

Saturdays are “free days”.

Sunday

8am
Breakfast

8.45am
Morning Prayer

10am
Solemn Mass

1pm
Lunch

7pm
Solemn Vespers

7.30pm
Supper