Theological College participates in the mission and responsibility of the nation’s bishops to provide for the People of God wise and holy priests close to the heart of Christ and consumed in his work of salvation. In affiliation with The Catholic University of...
As happens every winter at the outset of the spring semester, the Theological College community celebrated the Institution of Ministries for 22 of its seminarians on February 3rd. Bishop Roy E. Campbell presided, bestowing the titles of lector and acolyte upon...
Almost a hundred participants in the 47th March for Life on the Washington Mall were welcomed to TC by gracious seminarians, faculty, and cooking and facilities staff. Priests, bishops, seminarians and others from around the country enjoyed a light dinner before the...
Theological College annually recognizes the end of the Fall semester with an evening comprised of prayer, feasting, and levity — concluding with comedic entertainment provided by students in their first year of formation at TC. The first week of Advent 2019...
The annual USCCB Bishops Breakfast invitation offers the opportunity for faculty and seminarians to host the bishops while receiving their paternal support and sharing experiences of the first half of the formation and academic semester at TC and Catholic University....
This year’s Alumni Day on October 2 began with an inspiring presentation by Dr. Kathy Galleher titled, “Healthy Ministry: Self-Care in Times of Transition.” Her counseling experience of over 25 years witnesses to the wisdom in Mother Teresa’s words: “Do not...
Theological College’s second century of service to the Church will witness to a renewed commitment to sacred liturgical music as one of the most profound and effective means available to give God thanks and praise. The goal of the Rev. John C. Selner, P.S.S.,...
Throughout the day on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, the TC orientation team greeted each of its 18 new seminarians with helping hands for the move, hospitality for family and friends, and blessings of each room by TC’s deacons on the orientation team. The following day,...
Effective July 1, the Society of St. Sulpice and the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, announced the appointment of Rev. Hy Nguyen, P.S.S. (at right, above), as Rector of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio. This follows the resignation of Rev. Jaime Robledo,...
Theological College proudly celebrated the ordinations of Fathers Stefan Megyery, Patrick Mullan, and Michael Russo, in the company of their family, friends, and those whom they have already served throughout the Archdiocese during their years of formation. The joyful...
From June 5 through June 12, Theological College was proud to host the Fourteenth Sulpician Institute for Seminary Formators. A biennial event sponsored by the Society of St. Sulpice, Province of the U.S., this eight-day program provides an opportunity for the...
On May 18, 2019, 13 TC deacon scholars graduated, receiving varying and sometimes multiple degrees between them, depending on their individual academic tracks: Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Master of Divinity, and Master of Arts. These deacons, some of whom have...
Formation at Theological College includes organizing and monitoring seminarian apostolates in numerous pastoral settings (religious education programs, parishes, hospitals, and other outreaches) within the city as well as the larger metropolitan area. Under the...
By Alexandre Jiménez de Alcântara Second Theologian, Diocese of Richmond Spring break for Theological College seminarians is a welcomed opportunity for pilgrimages, charitable work, academic efforts, and rest. This year, many TC seminarians traveled overseas —...
By Anthony Ferguson (Third Theologian, Diocese of Richmond) Theological College is poised to become a pioneer in the formation of seminarians in the use of contemporary media technologies. The Alberione Project is a formation initiative dedicated to empowering a new...
On January 18, TC seminarians and their 95 overnight guests—including 3 bishops and dozens of seminarians from Saint Vincent’s in Latrobe, Saint Paul’s in Pittsburgh, and Our Lady of Providence in Providence, R.I. — joined over 500,000 supporters of the...
Theological College’s annual end-of-semester celebration began most fittingly with the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Emeritus Schola director Dr. Gerald Muller’s arrangement of “Lo’ How a Rose” opened the...
Thirty-five bishops joined two dozen representatives from TC for a moment of communion among the prelates, seminarians, and formators at the Fall Assembly. TC Rector, Fr. McBrearity, welcomed all to get reacquainted with the seminary, whose trajectory into the future...
The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul. (Johann Sebastian Bach) For 100 years, Theological College has taught its seminarians the importance of music in the Liturgy as one of the most profound and...
A celebratory atmosphere accompanied this year’s candidacy of six theologians at Theological College as faculty, family, and friends witnessed their commitment and joy during this milestone event in their formation. Those accepted for candidacy at the TC ceremony by...
