Optatam Totius, 28 October 1965
The decree on the formation of priests. It lays down principles for seminary education as a single whole: human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation together. It requires solid study in philosophy and theology, practical training in preaching and pastoral care, and the adaptation of formation to the circumstances and needs of each nation.
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