Seminary Education

The candidate, sponsored by a diocese, now enters a seminary to begin his priestly formation and theological studies. At this point he is called a seminarian.

A man who thinks God might be calling him to be a priest should go to the seminary. The seminary is the best place to truly discern God's will for your vocation

But even a decision to go to the seminary is not a final decision to become a priest! That's why there are four years of seminary! Many people still think that seminaries are like monasteries: large, cold edifices where people walk around in silence. Actually, seminaries today are very much like universities. The aim of the seminary is the formation of body, mind, and soul. To this end, seminarians take classes in Catholic theology, Sacred Scripture, Church history, pastoral counseling, and other subjects. There are also opportunities for sports and recreation.

Most importantly, the seminarian is expected to pray. He is taught how to pray liturgically and privately. In short, he is taught how to accomplish his life's work: to become like Jesus!

Seminarians sponsored by the Diocese of Savannah are currently at:

Mount Saint Mary's Seminary
16000 Old Emmitsburg Road; Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7797
Phone (301) 447-5295; Fax ( 301) 447-5636
www.msmary.edu/seminary


Pontifical North American College
00120 Vatican City State, Europe
Phone 011-39-06-684-931-69-447; Fax 011-39-06-686-7561
www.pnac.org


St. Vincent Seminary
300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690
Phone(724)532-6600
benedictine.stvincent.edu/seminary