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Why do you want to become a priest?” This question was asked by Archbishop John Wong in his first address to the 21 young men comprising new aspirants and seminarians who have come forward to begin their journey towards the priesthood vocation.
The Aspirancy formation program is traditionally held at the Catholic Archdiocesan Centre (CAC) located in Penampang, while the Initiation Year seminarians will begin their priestly formation from St Peter’s College Kota Kinabalu.
At the opening Mass for the new Academic Year of CAC Aspirancy and Initiation Year Seminarians, Archbishop John highlighted that the priesthood is not a career but rather a commitment towards the life of prayer and pondering upon the word of God. This is the foundation of the priesthood and should be the guide to answer the question which he posed to them.