On December 1, 2021, Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary was blessed to institute nine of its seminarians into the Ministry of Lector. Presiding over this special Mass was Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

The month of November has come to be a time to remember and pray for all those in our community that have passed away. We pray as an expression of our belief that with Christ’s second coming the dead will rise and return to the Father in glory.

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary was blessed to have The Most Reverend Timothy Broglio, Archbishop of the Military Services, USA, preside over the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders for ni

What a night it was!  The 40th Annual Lawn Party held on September 29th reached a record number for support - $ 385,000! The day was an exciting one, leading up to a night we have all been anticipating since the pandemic restrictions.

After nearly twenty years of service as organist at Sunday Masses at Pope St.

On Thursday, September 2, Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, celebrated a Mass of the Holy Spirit with the Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary community.

Visit the Alumni News page and catch up on former classmates.

Alumni News

We invite you to read our latest news publication, Sparks of Light.  In this issue, we highlight the men who have been ordained as priests this summer, as well as share news of note from the Seminary community.  We hope you enjoy! 

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary is pleased to announce that the Annual Lawn Party will be in-person in 2021, at full capacity under the tent!

Join us in congratulating and praying for the Class of 2021 as they return to their dioceses to be ordained to the priesthood to serve God, His people, and His Church. May they be filled with God’s grace and many blessings.