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“"The Seminary for the City": restoration and redevelopment for a space for culture and dialogue.
by Marco Vito Laluce
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the splendid setting of the Aula Magna of the Episcopal Seminary, a conference was held to present the exhibition of research papers produced by fifth-year students of the Architectural Restoration programme at the University of Pavia. The papers had the theme "The Episcopal Seminary of Pavia between Conservation and Redevelopment" and the […]
Conference: "The Episcopal Seminary of Pavia: Between Conservation and Redevelopment"“
The history of the Episcopal Seminary of Pavia is surprisingly rich and multifaceted, far older than its founding in Trent. Extensive historical research by authoritative scholars offers a picture that intertwines the Lombards, the Council of Trent, monastic architecture, and a valuable archive and library heritage. In this extraordinarily beautiful setting, located in […]
“With measure, calculation, and weight” – The Sciences in Seminary
by Gianmarco Ricciardi
On Sunday 23 November the Episcopal Seminary opened its doors to the city and the boys and girls of the "Niccolò Copernico" Scientific High School played the role of exceptional guides in the discovery of the History, Architecture and Art of the ancient Monastery of Theodote and of the Museum of Natural History and the collection of Physics instruments […]
Science in the Seminary, in collaboration with the Copernico High School
by Antonio Rovelli
Verse 20 from chapter 11 of the Book of Wisdom is the title that the students of the “Niccolò Copernico” State Scientific High School in Pavia have chosen, together with teachers Cinzia Camerino, Gianmarco Ricciardi, and Antonio Rovelli, as the title of the course to rediscover the precious scientific material that the Seminary has possessed since the late eighteenth century and […]
“Cope under the stars”
by Antonio Rovelli
The Seminary and Copernico High School joined forces in a cultural outreach project. On Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th, the Seminary opened its doors to the city to present the Natural History Museum and the astronomical instruments of Cardinal Pietro Maffi (Corteolona 1858-Pisa 1931). The opening of the Museum, a hidden gem of the Seminary, began between the end of […]
Guided tour on Seminary Day
The penultimate weekend of November was a very intense one, as we celebrated Seminary Day. This event coincides, in our diocese, with the Solemnity of Christ the King, which was celebrated on Sunday, November 24th. For the occasion, we organised a guided tour of the Monastery of Santa Maria Teodote, currently home to […]
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
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10 Words of Life
Seminary of Pavia
Every Thursday, 21:00
Catechesis on the "10 Words": a journey of listening to the Word of God to learn to embrace the best part of life.
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Prayer for vocations
Seminary of Pavia
Eucharistic adoration and Holy Mass in the Seminary, to ask the Lord for the gift of new vocations.
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Mass for university students
Pavia Cathedral
Every Sunday, 19:00
Mass in the Cathedral for university students.
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Youth in prayer
Church of Santa Maria di Canepanova, Pavia
Biblical meditation and Eucharistic Adoration, with the possibility of confession and spiritual dialogue.
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Seminary Day
Cathedral of Pavia
To pray and support the Seminary community: at 7 pm, Holy Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral, presided over by Bishop Corrado, during the diocesan WYD.
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Feast of Saint Andrew
Seminary of Pavia
The Seminary's patron saint's day: Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco at 10 a.m., followed by his talk "The Beauty of Vocation.".
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17:00
Prayer for vocations
Seminary of Pavia
Eucharistic adoration and Holy Mass in the Seminary, to ask the Lord for the gift of new vocations.
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17:00
Prayer for vocations
Seminary of Pavia
Eucharistic adoration and Holy Mass in the Seminary, to ask the Lord for the gift of new vocations.
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21:00
Youth in prayer
Church of Santa Maria di Canepanova, Pavia
Biblical meditation and Eucharistic Adoration, with the possibility of confession and spiritual dialogue.
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17:00
Prayer for vocations
Seminary of Pavia
Eucharistic adoration and Holy Mass in the Seminary, to ask the Lord for the gift of new vocations.
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17:00
Prayer for vocations
Seminary of Pavia
Eucharistic adoration and Holy Mass in the Seminary, to ask the Lord for the gift of new vocations.
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21:00
Youth in prayer
Church of Santa Maria di Canepanova, Pavia
Biblical meditation and Eucharistic Adoration, with the possibility of confession and spiritual dialogue.
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Participants in the International Congress on School and University Pastoral Care (22 October 2026) (opens in a new tab)
Pope Leo XIV's address to the participants in the International Congress on School and University Pastoral Care, in the Paul VI Hall.
Pavia Seminary launches the "10 Words" and prayer for vocations, along with a mandate for altar servers. (opens in a new tab)
by Simona Rapparelli
Two important initiatives dedicated to formation, prayer, and growth in faith will begin next week at the Episcopal Seminary of Pavia, at Via Menocchio 26. This is the "10 Words" programme, promoted by the diocesan services of…
Father Alessandro Zaliani ordained deacon in the Cathedral of Pavia (opens in a new tab)
by Marco Vito Laluce
On Saturday, September 26, in the splendid setting of Pavia Cathedral, Father Alessandro Zaliani, 43, originally from Bornasco, was ordained a deacon. The celebration, presided over by Bishop Corrado Sanguineti, took place at 10:00 a.m. in front of…
