The Office for Clergy and Religious aims at proper formation, both preparatory and the on-going, of the clergy and religious and also the promotion of priestly and religious vocations. Hence the areas which the Office covers in its activities are promotion of religious and priestly vocations, training of seminary staff, novice masters and other formation personnel; offering orientation for seminaries and other formation houses; promotion of theological research and promotion of authentic teaching of the Church, and offering assistance in providing personnel in needy areas in India and abroad.