Formators
With wisdom and pastoral experience, the formators journey closely with the brothers during this foundational year.
They nurture growth in prayer, character, and knowledge, preparing each candidate for the responsibilities of Major Seminary and priestly life.
Our Formators
Meet the dedicated formators guiding our brothers with faith and care.
Rector
Leads the seminary community in faith, vision, and fidelity to Christ.
Spiritual Director
Guides each brother toward deeper prayer and authentic discernment.
Dean of Studies
Administrator
Forms minds with wisdom and prepares hearts for sacred learning
Serves the community by ensuring harmony, order, and support in daily life.
Episcopal Guidance
Divya Dhama is shepherded and supported by the bishops of the dioceses it serves.
Under the leadership of the Chairman and the governing body of bishops, the seminary continues its mission of preparing seminarians for Major Seminary and priestly formation.
President
Most Rev. Dr Peter Machado
Archbishop of Bangalore
Chairman
Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldhana
Bishop of Mangalore
Vice-Chairman
Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao SJ
Bishop of Mysore
Local Region Bishop
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo
Bishop of Udupi
Member Bishops
Most Rev. Dr Derek Fernandes
Bishop of Belgaum
Most Rev. Dr Henry D'Souza
Bishop of Bellary
Most Rev. Dr Thomasappa Anthony Swamy
Bishop of Chikmagalur
Most Rev. Dr Robert Michael Miranda
Bishop of Gulbarga
