The Seminary received an icon written by Sonhee Lim, wife of Deacon Vincent Seungwoo Lim, our recent Diaconate Formation Diploma in Theological Studies graduate. The icon will be officially installed on the 4th floor, adjacent to the Bessette Chapel. View more photos.

If there was one piece of advice Msgr. Vid Vlasic could give to young seminarians, it would be trust in Christ. Prior to his ordination 44 years ago, Msgr Vlasic recalls wrestling with this issue during his days at St Augustine’s Seminary. Read more.

The writings of Fr. Charles Anang, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Augustine’s, provide a roadmap for those seeking deeper connections with their faith and a relationship with God. These transformative works are now available for free download on our website.

The central theme of the retreat, "Living our lives in the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ and trusting in His Merciful Goodness," resonated deeply with the candidates. The reminder that the role of a deacon is firmly grounded in the teachings and grace of Christ imparts a sense of purpose and direction in their journey of faith. Read more.

It has been two years since Fr. Christian Lindenbach was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Regina. He is now pastor of two rural Saskatchewan parishes – St. Peter in Lumsden and St. Jerome in Regina Beach – as well as an assistant to the Archbishop at the Chancery Office, Archdiocese of Regina.

St. Augustine's Seminary of Toronto has the longest-running Spiritual Year program in Canada. We are sharing a few photo highlights from 2022/23.

The Summer issue of our In Deum is now available online.

We give thanks to God for the joy that we share with our newly ordained Priests as they begin their lives of active ministry this week.

Wishing you all a happy, safe, and restful summer! Sincerest thanks to all of you for your prayers and continued support, with the assurance that you are remembered at our Masses and in our prayers.

An unofficial tradition at St. Augustine's Seminary is for the Ordinandi to give a gift to the Seminary in gratitude for the support they received during their formation on their journey to becoming a priest.

Welcome Totus Tuus Toronto to the Seminary and thank you for sharing your photos with us.

Each year the Office of Vocations and the Office of Catholic Youth collaborate to hire 20 young Catholic leaders who are seriously discerning God's calling in their lives. In order to prepare for a full summer of encountering, evangelizing and catechizing, the missionaries undergo extensive training and formation at St. Augustine’s Seminary.

The faculty of St. Augustine’s Seminary recently enjoyed time together in fellowship and prayer during a faculty retreat. The retreat is part of the seminary’s faculty development plan.

Reflection on St. John Henry Newman’s view of the manifold aspects of the mystery of the human person by Dr. Donald Graham.

Read the new letter from Archbishop Leo on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

We also invite you to watch our online Novena Retreat honouring the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the month of June.

The Canadian Society of Patristic Studies (CSPS) promotes and contributes to the academic study of the Church Fathers in Canada. This year, the annual meeting of CSPS was held under the auspices of Congress at York University from May 28-30, 2023.

At this meeting, our Academic Dean, Fr. John Abad, was elected Vice President of the Canadian Society of Patristic Studies. Congratulations Fr. John!

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation met from May 16-18, 2023 at St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto. The 101st meeting was hosted by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Most Reverend Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, ordained seven transitional deacons with the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Watch the Ordination to the Priesthood livestream for the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Fr. Lester John Thomas Costello (Feb. 16, 1928 – Dec. 10, 2002) was a Canadian ice hockey player, St. Augustine’s Seminary Alumnus and Catholic priest.

Watch these videos to learn more about his life.

Join Dr. Marrocco on June 3rd at St. Augustine’s Seminary for our Lay Spiritual Formation talk.

World Day of Prayer will be observed on April 30. The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction: "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Let us all join in prayer for vocations to the priesthood, religious or consecrated life.

Holding the faithful in our prayers as we celebrate this year's Chrism Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica.

On Friday, St. Augustine's Seminary placed a victory at 9-3 against Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College students at our annual hockey tournament.