Diocese of Beja restarts theological school with 45 students

The Diocese of Beja resumed its Theological Culture School on October 21 with 45 students enrolled for the 2026/2027 academic year. The school began the 2.º ano of the Ciclo Teológico, with 35 students attending the first class.

Bishop Fernando Maio de Paiva attended the initial session and stated the school was established following requests from the community to deepen their faith. Father Pedro Rodrigues serves as the director of the school.

The current course, "Jesus, homem e Deus," is taught by Father Pedro Manuel. An intensive Jornada Intensiva de Teologia Mariana led by Professor João Paulo Quelhas is scheduled for December 5. A course titled "A comunidade dos discípulos de Jes" will begin in January. Registration for the school remains open.