At the same time the seminaries, dependent on state subsidies following the secularization of church lands, went into decline.
This view prevailed in seminary education right up to the reforms of 1808.
The resident archbishop had founded an astronomical observatory there as early as 1692, and the local seminary helped to distribute books among the peasantry.
Selectivity could be another contributing element: those who are healthier may be more likely to enter into or complete the college and seminary training required.
Under its authority he placed the reorganized church schools and seminaries.
Rather, he was a devout man who, though a former rector and professor of philosophy at a seminary, retained anti-intellectual leanings.
In 1997, about 220,000 students were enrolled in these seminaries.
Masses are packed to overflowing with people of all ages; and local seminaries are full.
