Holy Spirit Seminary

The Holy Spirit Seminary (Chinese: 聖神修院) is the seminary which is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. Since its foundation in 1931 as the "Regional Seminary for South China" (Chinese: 華南總修院), it has provided theological and pastoral formation to young men who aspire to serve the Church as diocesan priests.

Holy Spirit Seminary
Chinese: 聖神修院
Location6 Welfare Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
CountryHong Kong, China
DenominationCatholic
Websitehttp://www.hss.org.hk
History
Former name(s)Regional Seminary for South China
StatusDiocesan Seminary
Founded3 October 1930 (1930-10-03)
Consecrated1 November 1931 (1931-11-01)
Architecture
Heritage designationSouth Block (Grade 1)
Chapel (Grade 3)
Architect(s)Dom. Adalbert Gresnigt, OSB
StyleChinese
Administration
DioceseHong Kong
Clergy
RectorBishop Joseph Ha, OFM
(Auxiliary Bishop of Hong Kong)
Holy Spirit Seminary
Traditional Chinese聖神修院
Simplified Chinese圣神修院

Its Seminary College also provides courses in theology and philosophy for lay students.

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