*MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST PAUL, ABUJA, DOMINATES 2025 ALL NIGERIA MAJOR SEMINARIES FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE* *Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria – February 22, 2025* _Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ã_

The 2025 edition of the highly anticipated *All Nigeria Major Seminaries Festival of Arts and Culture* has concluded in spectacular fashion, bringing together *major seminaries and formation houses* from across Nigeria. Hosted by the *Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele-Ekpoma*, this year’s festival was marked by intense competition, artistic brilliance, and a vibrant celebration of culture and talent.

Tensions ran high throughout the event, as alumni and current seminarians passionately debated their institutions’ chances of clinching top honours. The week-long festival culminated in the grand *Gala Night on Friday, February 21, 2025*, where results were officially announced by a distinguished panel of judges.

*Highlights of the Results:*

*Best Behaved Seminary*
1. Blessed Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha
2. Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele-Ekpoma
3. Good Shepherd Seminary, Kaduna

**Best Drama Script*
1. Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele-Ekpoma
2. St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene
3. Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) Seminary, Gwagwalada

*Best in Artworks*
1. St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene
2. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
3. Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele-Ekpoma

*Best Actor*
1. St. John Paul II Seminary, Awka
2. Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele-Ekpoma
3. MSP Seminary, Gwagwalada

*Best Choice Music Piece*
1st. MSP, Gwagwalada
2nd: Pope JohnPaul II, Onitsha
3rd, Good Shepherd & Bigard Memorial.

*Best in Drama Presentation*
1st. Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele Ekpoma
2nd. MSP, Gwagwalada
3rd Claretian Institute, Nekede.

*Overall Best Seminary*
1. Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) Seminary, Gwagwalada
2. Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele-Ekpoma
3. St. Joseph, Ikot-Ekpene

With this dominant performance, *MSP Seminary, Abuja*, emerged as the undisputed overall winner of the 2025 All Nigeria Major Seminaries Festival of Arts and Culture, reaffirming its reputation as a powerhouse in seminary arts and cultural expression.

The grand closing ceremony will take place on *Saturday, February 22, 2025*, coinciding with the *Feast of the Chair of St. Peter**. Organizers are expected to announce the host and dates for the *2027 edition* during the event. For the Seminary of All Saints, while first runner-up was not a bad position, this was an edition of Hope, by 2027, hope would have fully materialized.

Amid the celebrations, the Church in Nigeria has been shaken by a tragic incident. *Bishop Stephen Mamza of Yola Diocese* has officially confirmed the *abduction of two Catholic priests, Fr. Matthew David Dutseme and Fr. Abraham Saumman*, who were taken from their rectory in Gwada-Mallam, Adamawa State, on February 22, 2025. The Bishop has called for *urgent prayers** for their *quick and safe release*, urging the faithful to remain steadfast in hope as efforts continue to secure their freedom.

In Rome, the *Universal Church remains in fervent supplication* for *Pope Francis*, who, at 88 years old, has been in *Vatican Hospital for over a week*. Reports indicate that the Holy Father is under close medical observation, though Vatican sources remain optimistic about his recovery. As Catholics worldwide lift their hearts in prayer, the Church remains united in faith, trusting in divine providence.

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