One of the greatest gifts you can leave your loved ones with is the peace of knowing your wishes are clearly expressed. Estate planning is also an opportunity to reflect the values and faith that have guided your life.

Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026!  Eight deacons have returned to their respective dioceses upon completion of priestly formation to be ordained to the Holy Order of Priesthood and serve God’s Church. 

by Kate Folan, Director of Institutional Advancement

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary community witnessed three men from Third Theology profess their faith and take an oath of fidelity in preparation for their ordinations as Transitional Deacons this Spring and Summer.

On March 18, 2026, 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.

Dr. Christopher Klofft, Adjunct Professor at the Seminary, has been honored with The Assumption University Presidential Award for Excellence in Contribution to the Mission.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Pope St.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi — March 1–8, 2026

Led by Msgr. William Fay, Professor of Philosophy & Theology
Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, MA

Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025!  Eleven deacons have returned to their respective dioceses upon completion of formation to be ordained to the Holy Order of Priesthood and serve God’s Church.