St Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore celebrated the third convocation of its St Peter’s Online Theology (SPOT) programme under the theme “Rooted in Christ, Rising in Wisdom,” marking another milestone in structured digital theological education.
The ceremony, attended by graduates, faculty and Church leaders, was livestreamed on YouTube to enable wider participation. The celebrations were centred on the Holy Eucharist, presided over by Bishop Antonysamy S., highlighting that theological formation is not merely academic pursuit but a journey of discipleship and service.
Students participated in departmental and common evaluation sessions and reflected on how the SPOT initiative enriched their understanding of Sacred Scripture, Church teaching and personal faith. They also suggested strengthening digital access to study materials and introducing more regular academic assessments.
The formal convocation ceremony was attended by Bishop Arockia Raj Satis Kumar as Chief Guest and Sr. Florence Fernandez of the FS Bangalore Province as Guest of Honour. Certificates were conferred on graduates in recognition of their academic achievement and commitment to ongoing formation.
In his address, the Chief Guest encouraged graduates to pursue lifelong wisdom and embody theological learning in daily Christian witness. The Guest of Honour urged them to remain rooted in Christ and serve the common good. The event reaffirmed SPOT’s mission of integrating academic rigour with spiritual growth, preparing graduates for meaningful engagement in Church and society.
