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Shanghai (Agenzia Fides) - This year's study courses at the Sheshan Seminary, in the Diocese of Shanghai concluded with the awarding of six degrees to six seminarians from the 2019 class and diplomas to the religious sisters who participated in the second formation course for Religious.
The conclusion of the academic year was celebrated on Saturday, June 21, with a solemn ceremony attended by Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Shanghai, Bishop Francis Xavier Jing Yangke of Ningbo, Sister Wang Min, Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Presentation, and representatives of the civil authorities.
Bishop Shen Bin, who is also the Rector of the Sheshan Seminary, awarded the diplomas to the seminarians and religious sisters and thanked all the teachers and families of the seminarians, priests, and nuns who participated in the courses. Bishop Shen Bin also urged the graduates to "follow the signs of the times, including the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the changing international scenario."
Fr. Francis Fang Buke, Vice-Rector of the Seminary, addressed the students, urging them all to dedicate themselves to the mission, to proclaim the Gospel and bear witness to their faith in Christ, to actively participate in social works, and to approach all people according to the Church's spirit of mercy. (NZ) (Agenzia Fides, 24/6/2025)