seminary Archives

Pontifical Scots College in Rome seeking new home

Dec 6, 2020

Scotland’s seminary is Rome is set to be relocated after the bishops decided upgrading the current facilities is unaffordable.

By Charles Collins

Protests continue in Argentina over decision to close ‘conservative’ seminary

Nov 6, 2020

Tension continues to grow over the Vatican-ordered closure of a diocesan seminary in Argentina’s Mendoza region.

By Inés San Martín

Charlotte Diocese opens college seminary to serve growing Catholic population

Sep 18, 2020

It was a day to thank God for sending more laborers to gather his harvest, Diocese of Charlotte leaders said as they blessed and formally opened St. Joseph College Seminary.

By Patricia L. Guilfoyle and SueAnn Howell

Argentinian seminary closed after defying bishop’s ‘Communion on the hand’ order

Aug 5, 2020

A seminary located in the heart of Argentina’s famous Mendoza wine region was ordered closed by the local bishop following instructions from the Vatican after a revolt over COVID-19 safety measures.

By Inés San Martín

Female theologians back Ouellet: Seminaries need women involved in formation

May 11, 2020

Several women theologians and seminary professors have voiced agreement with Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, who in a recent interview argued that in order to foster a healthy relationship between the sexes, more women should be involved in seminary formation.

By Elise Ann Allen

Buffalo seminary professor charged with threatening reporter

Feb 13, 2020

An adjunct professor at a New York seminary was charged Wednesday with cyberstalking for allegedly threatening a television reporter over his coverage of misconduct allegations within the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.

By Associated Press

Buffalo Catholic diocese to close seminary amid $500K losses

Feb 5, 2020

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced Tuesday it will “cease operations” at its seminary at the end of the academic year, citing annual operating losses and low enrollment.

By Carolyn Thompson

Seminary known for solid formation, ‘heartfelt desire’ to lead all to Lord

Dec 14, 2019

Since its founding 125 years ago, St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul has become a regional center for formation, producing over 2,500 priests and some 30 bishops, while expanding its scope to educate lay leaders, train deacons and support clergy.

By Christina Capecchi