We Welcome the New Archbishop of Toronto
St. Augustine's Seminary welcomes the new Archbishop of Toronto and the Chancellor of St. Augustine's Seminary: His Grace The Most Reverend Francis Leo. We give thanks to God and pray for our new shepherd!
Msgr. John Edward Ronan’s Tenebrae
As we enter Holy Week, we remember this online presentation of Msgr. J.E. Ronan’s Tenebrae, a Church service that commemorates the sufferings and death of Christ. Msgr. Ronan was also the Director of Music at St. Augustine’s Seminary 1923-1956.
The Importance of Sacred Music
In this article, we explore Sacred and Liturgical Music at the Seminary and the important role that music plays in our community worship and the formation of our future Priests.
How Parish Internship Changed Seminarian Jeremy Zou’s Life
Learn about Seminarian Jeremy Zou’s parish internship experience.
2023 Ordinandi Dinner
The annual Ordinandi Dinner is a unique opportunity to support and encourage the Ordinandi at St. Augustine’s Seminary and Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, who with God’s grace, will be ordained to the priesthood this coming Spring.
How Does a Priest or Deacon Preach to Diverse Congregations?
St. Augustine's Seminary continues its series of conferences, seminars, and workshops on Catholic preaching with a Conference on Engaging Diverse Congregations on June 8 & 9, 2023. Our notable preachers will share insights and approaches for preaching to: young adults, the unchurched, mixed congregations, the sick and dying and in social media. Registration is now open.
Winter 2023 In Deum Magazine
It is our pleasure to share with you our Winter 2023 In Deum. In this issue, we explore Sacred & Liturgical Music at the Seminary, the important role music plays in our community worship and the formation of our future Priests. A digital download is available on our website.
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We thank you sincerely for your continued prayers for our Seminarians and our mission. Know that we continue to pray for you and your intentions.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Frank Leo as Archbishop of Toronto
During this time of transition in the archdiocese, we give thanks for Cardinal Collins and his service to the Church and welcome Archbishop-designate Leo, who will be joining the community very soon. Please continue to keep these shepherds close in prayer in the days ahead.
Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders
His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, celebrated a Mass of candidacy at St. Augustine’s Seminary for 21 seminarians representing seven dioceses on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Divina Eloquia talk by Sr. Maria Theotokos Adams, SSVM
The recording is now available for this Divina Eloquia talk by Sr. Maria Theotokos Adams, SSVM. The Pontifical Faculty of Theology at St. Augustine's Seminary presents this talk as part of its Series of Patristic Talks for the 2022-2023 Academic Year.
Rectors’ Cup 2023
After a hiatus of two years, St. Augustine's and St. Peter's seminaries resumed the Rectors' Cup athletic contest.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
By Dr. Donald Graham, Associate Professor of Systematic & Pastoral Theology, St. Augustine’s Seminary.
Plus Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter at St. Augustine's Seminary Chapel in 1986.
Working for the Seminary is Like Family
For Abraham George, St. Augustine’s Director of Operations and Chief Engineer, working at the Seminary is more than a job, it’s like being part of a family.
Christmas 2022 Bulletin
It is our pleasure to share with you our Christmas Bulletin. In this issue, read the testimonials from our Seminarians and learn more about Serra House.
Songs from the Seminary: Music Selections in this Season of Advent
We are delighted to share Songs from the Seminary: Music Selections in this Season of Advent. Please enjoy and share with others!
Divina Eloquia talk by Dr. Ky Heinze
As the Pontifical Faculty of Theology at St. Augustine’s Seminary prepares for the launch of its Licentiate in Theology and Patristic Sciences next Fall, it has begun organizing a series of Patristics talks.
Lay Spiritual Formation: Suffering and the Gift of Human Life
St. Augustine’s Lay Spiritual Formation 2022-23 academic year event series got off to a successful launch with a well-attended talk on St. John Paul II’s thoughts concerning the gift of human life and, in particular, the value and meaning of suffering.
Preparing our Hearts for Advent
In this ShareLife Speaker Series, Deacon Michael El-Nachef, Jeremy Zou and Francesco Rampino, will be talking about Advent in three parts.
Advent Day of Recollection
On November 29, our President, Msgr. A. Robert Nusca, presented to Priests and Deacons of the Diocese of St. Catharines at their annual Advent Day of Recollection at Mt. Carmel Spiritual Centre, Niagara Falls.
Immaculate Conception Novena
This Advent season, we invite you to join us online in praying the Novena in honour of the Immaculate Conception.