A seminarian’s journey is long and very demanding. Preparation typically requires at least eight years of education beyond high school, including a college degree followed by four or more years of theological study at a seminary. In addition to the academic and spiritual demands, a seminarian has significant financial considerations. The average annual cost for tuition, books, room and board and health insurance per seminarian is approximately $40,000 per year. Without the financial and prayerful support of parishioners, many seminarians would find it impossible to pursue their vocation.
To help offset these expenses for our seminarians, a special collection is taken up each August, as we remember St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests. Donations to the Seminarian Education Fund provide tuition, books, room and board, and health insurance for diocesan seminarians. All are invited to give to this special fund each August, and throughout the year, to provide for the education and formation of our diocesan seminarians.
To support our seminarians give here.
