While our annual Charity and Development Appeal supports a large percentage of the total cost of a seminarians education, the campaign seeks to meet future needs (an increase in men and an increase in the cost of education) so many more young men can answer the call freely.
The time a young man spend in seminary (usually 6-9 years) is an intense period of study, prayer, and human formation that does not afford the freedom for outside employment or income. By supporting our seminarians, we allow the young man to focus solely on his vocation.
Like college, Seminarians receive accredited degrees in both Philosophy and Theology. Through a program of classes, field education, and practical applications, a young man learns to become a great priest. Unlike traditional college, however, the seminarian lives in constant community: eating meals, praying, and receiving daily support from other men on the path to priesthood.