The Journey to Priesthood: ordination to the diaconate is the last major step in a seminarian’s journey to the priesthood. Join us in praying for our seminarians’ continued path to priesthood. Video links and photos shared.

The Holy Father invited "sisters and brothers of the various Christian denominations, those belonging to other religions and all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world, to join in as they see fit."

A Vigil will take place at 6 p.m. at Saint Peter's Square, where an hour of prayer in a spirit of penance to implore peace in our time, in this world.

The St. John Paul the Great Family Centre is one of the agencies that ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese, supports. The primary focus of ShareLife is supporting agencies that carry out the mission work of the Church, something St. Augustine’s Seminarians recently witnessed first-hand.

On October 17, 2023, Rev. Brendan Lupton spoke about St. Gregory the Great in his talk entitled, “Gregory the Great: Why is he Great?” Video and photos shared.

We invite you to grow closer to Jesus through Mary and pray the Rosary with us during the month of October.

Save the dates! For details and registration, please visit our events page.

As our seminarians and students begin another year of formation, please keep them and those responsible for their formation and education in your prayers.

2023 Seminarian Class Photos are now available for download.

Save the dates! For details and registration, please visit our events page.

The Mass of the Holy Spirit takes place at the beginning of each academic year. This year, our President, Msgr. A. Robert Nusca, celebrated the Mass in the Seminary chapel on September 6, 2023.

View photos from our Mass of the Holy Spirit.

Academic Dean of St. Augustine’s Seminary, Fr. John Abad’s visit to the Philippines was not merely a one-time event; it signified the beginning of a collaborative effort to expand the reach of St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto’s basic degree and advanced courses through online education. This innovative approach seeks to unite students and scholars worldwide regardless of geographic constraints.

On August 28, 2023, His Grace, Archbishop Francis Leo blessed the St. Augustine’s Seminary Serra House building and consecrated the chapel’s new altar at a special Mass. View photos from the event.

A memorial event, including a Mass, was held on Saturday, August 19, at St. Augustine’s Seminary in honour of Professor Emerita Janine Langan. View photos from the event.

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.