Ushaw College: un seminario storico in grave difficoltà

Per il destino dello storico seminario: Ushaw College, sono settimane decisive (la proposta della Latin Mass Society di trasformarlo in seminario tradizionale é ancora sotto scrutinio).
Eì importante far sapere che siamo in molti ad averne a cuore la sorte. chi ha un profilo facebook, si iscriva alla pagina "Save Ushaw College from closure"(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Ushaw-College-From-Closure/171060129574904).

There is a great fear that the closure of this estabishment will mean the complete mothballing of such an important historic site which which holds great significance to the local, regional and national communities.The main aim of this page is to create awareness of the impending closure and to allow the power of the internet and socail media to assist in providing a way forward to securing the future of this building.It has been stated in news articals that the management teams have explored every avenue in looking for a viable way forward. I find this very hard to believe. They are still hoping that someone will come forward with a business plan proposal which could prevent the closure in June 2011. I think we can help. There is a brian storming sesson within the discussions tab of this page where i would like anyone to throw in thier ideas and if we're lucky, some connections to support those ideas. Press Statement below.Trustees announce proposal to close Ushaw CollegeThe trustees of Ushaw College have announced a proposal today that pending consultation with College employees and the Charity Commission that Ushaw College will be closed.The 200-year old Roman Catholic college is home to St Cuthbert’s Seminary which has been forming young men for the priesthood since its foundation more than 400 years ago. Ushaw also provides a range of conferencing, events, and accommodation facilities to groups, organisations and businesses from throughout the UK. The proposal means that if implemented the College will cease operating at the end of the current academic year in June 2011.The seminary serves the seven dioceses of the Northern Province of England and the Diocese of Shrewsbury and the wider church.In recent years, Ushaw College has developed to blend heritage with advancement while maintaining its core function of the formation of priests to help renew and continue the work of the Roman Catholic Church in the region. Currently, there are 26 seminarians in formation at St Cuthbert’s Seminary and once they have completed this year’s studies, it is proposed that they will transfer to another seminary.