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About FRASEMA

The Capuchin Province of Tanzania owns and administers Maua Seminary. The Seminary is located within the juridical boundary of the Catholic Diocese of Moshi which is in the North Eastern Tanzania at the slopes of Mountain Kilimanjaro, about 50 Kilometres from Moshi Town Centre. The altitude at the Seminary is 1666 Meters above the sea level.

Franciscan seminary Maua

Maua Seminary was established in 1970 by Franciscan Capuchin Missionaries from Switzerland, and it started with a small group of 30 students. Since then it has grown substantially. Currently we have more than 400 registered students of Form I-VI from different parts of Tanzania. The first Form IV graduated in 1973.

  • More about us.
  • Mission & vision
    Our Mission is to provide a high quality secondary education to the students, with holistic formation aimed at forming Tanzanian boys for Priestly and Religious Vocation.
  • Our motto
    Our Motto is:Fides et Ratio, Faith and Reason.

Fides et ratio(Faith and reason)why this motto?

  • Notable Awards

    • Activities

    Academic

    Academic

    Providing a high quality secondary education to the students, with holistic formation aimed at forming Tanzanian boys for Priestly and Religious Vocation.

    Spiritual life

    Spiritual life

    Our spiritual life is deeply grounded in faith and reason, drawing inspiration from the rich Franciscan spiritual tradition.

    Manual work

    Manual work

    Our students engage in meaningful manual work, reflecting the Franciscan values of humility and service, which complement their spiritual and academic growth.

    What the Rector has to say.

    "At Maua Seminary, we offer a holistic education where faith and reason thrive in the Franciscan tradition. Our students engage in meaningful manual work, fostering humility and service. We are committed to nurturing wise, compassionate leaders prepared to make a positive impact in the world"

    © Franciscan Seminary Maua