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42nd Annual Lawn Party - September 27th

August 25, 2023

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary will hold its Annual Lawn Party. This wonderful event will be hosted by His Eminence, Seán Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M.

Congratulations Class of 2023

May 11, 2023

On Monday afternoon, May 8, 2023, a Commissioning Mass was celebrated in Alumni Chapel for the Class of 2023 as they concluded their formation studies and now prepar

Sunday Mass Suspended for Summer

May 10, 2023

Thank you for joining us this academic year on Sunday mornings to celebrate Holy Mass together.  With the close of the 2022-2023 academic year and the departure of seminarians, we will be suspending in-person attendance and livestreaming of Sunday Mass until September.

Oath of Fidelity for Transitional Deacons

May 2, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023, the Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary community witnessed seven men from Third Theology profess their faith and take an oath of fidelity in preparation for their ordination as Transitional Deacons this Spring and Summer.

Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity for Priesthood

April 17, 2023

On Friday evening, March 24th, seminarians and faculty gathered for solemn Evening Prayer. During this rite, members of the fourth theology class made their Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity in preparation for their ordinations to the priesthood.

Take a Risk for God

March 3, 2023

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary invites you to enter the mission field where bold action meets lasting outcomes. Over 750 priest alumni discerned a sacred call later in life. Maturity with God’s grace can move mountains. Can you leave it all to follow Christ?

Ten Seminarians Installed as Acolytes

February 14, 2023

On February 8, 2023, Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary was blessed to have Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando preside over the institution of ten seminarians to the Ministry of Acolyte.

Rite of the Institution of Lector

February 6, 2023

On February 1, 2023, 11 seminarians attending Pope John XXIII National Seminary were instituted into the Ministry of Lector by the Most Reverend William D. Byrne, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts.