"Inasmuch as it is an educating community, the seminary and its entire life—in all its different expressions—is committed to formation, the human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation of future priests."– Pope John Paul II

Seminaries

Whether teaching in a seminary classroom, offering spiritual direction, or leading a workshop for the ongoing formation of priests, Sulpicians draw energy from a spirituality completely centered on Jesus Christ. The expression of that energy is apostolic and missionary. Sulpicians were instructed by their founder, Fr. Olier, to be ready to go where "the impetuosity of the Spirit" takes them.

And so, you can find Sulpicians teaching in seminaries in Maryland, California, Washington, DC, Texas, and even Zambia. You can find Sulpicians guiding future priests as spiritual directors and workshop leaders. You can find Sulpicians offering on-the-job feedback and support for seminarians in their first pastoral placements. In fact, you will find Sulpicians engaged in every aspect of seminary formation: human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral.

But, you’ll have to look fast. Because of their varied seminary ministries and multiple responsibilities Sulpicians move quickly to respond to that "impetuosity" of the Spirit and the needs future priests today.

"Seminarians presented for ordination should be converted to the service of Christ, understand the tradition of the Church, and possess the attitudes and skills necessary to begin priestly ministry. They should also desire to grow in the spiritual life, in theological knowledge, and in ministerial expertise after ordination. In pursuit of this mission, the theologate unites human, spiritual, intellection and pastoral formation into an integral program of priestly formation."– U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

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