The Seminary

St. Mary's is the first Roman Catholic seminary in the United States. We were established by the priests of the Society of Saint Sulpice in 1791, at the behest of Bishop John Carroll, the first U.S. bishop of the first diocese in the new nation: Baltimore. Our alumni have included bishops and priests throughout the United States, including Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus (class of 1877). The Sulpician fathers continue to run the seminary. We form the kind of priests the people of God truly deserve.

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America’s first Catholic seminary, St. Mary’s Seminary & University continues its tradition of excellence since 1791 in preparing candidates for the Roman Catholic diocesan priesthood. Adhering to the Sulpician Tradition of priestly formation, taking place within a single community of formators and seminarians sharing one rule of life with strong mentoring relationships, we facilitate personal integration of the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions necessary for authentic priestly witness and service in the image of Jesus Christ.
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America’s first Catholic seminary, St. Mary’s Seminary & University continues its tradition of excellence since 1791 in preparing candidates for the Roman Catholic diocesan priesthood. Adhering to the Sulpician Tradition of priestly formation, taking place within a single community of formators and seminarians sharing one rule of life with strong mentoring relationships, we facilitate personal integration of the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions necessary for authentic priestly witness and service in the image of Jesus Christ.

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Nov 17

Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders

St. Mary’s celebrates the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders. Most Rev. Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop of Louisville, presiding.

Nov 29

Thanksgiving Break

Offices reopen from Thanksgiving Break. St. Mary’s will be closed to the public from Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving Break.

Dec 06

Lessons & Carols 2022

The words and music of the season feed the spirit of Advent preparation in St. Mary’s yearly celebration. This event is free and open to the public, but registration will be requested.

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