Fr. Sebastian Pitz, SCJ celebrated his 25th anniversary of ordination to priesthood at Sacred Heart Novitiate, Nambur, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday, February 17, 2007.
The following is some of Fr. Sebastian’s history as an SCJ priest:
I was ordained on December 19, 1981 in S. Pedro de Alcantar, SC, Brazil.
After ordination I spent 4 years at Araruna parish, Parana, in South Brazil, and directed the youth program of the Campo Maroa Diocese.
In 1986, I was formator in a seminary for adult vocations.
Leaving Brazil in 1986 to study in Rome, I received a doctorate in Spiritual Theology in March, 1991.
In 1995, I was named novice master for one year.
After studies in Rome and the USA, I came to India in April, 1998, and I was appointed novice master at Ponnarimangalam, Cochin, Kerala. After 2 years, I moved to the new SCJ novitiate in Nambur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
My mission in India will end at the beginning of May, 2007, and I will start a new work in Brazil with our theologians, in Taubate, S. Paulo.
I am very grateful to our Congregation for the opportunities given to me during these 25 years of priestly life. I am aware of my limitations and weaknesses, so I thank the Heart of Jesus for his constant presence and support in all that I could do for our Congregation and for the Kingdom of God.
The video below was taken at the cultural program after Mass. The dancers are postulants from a nearby convent.
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