Msgr. Lloyd Aiken (SCC 1964 & SMSU 1970) receives  The Robert F. Leavitt, P.S.S. Award for Excellence in Pastoral Leadership at Alumni Day, October 17, 2019.  Msgr. Aiken’s 45+ years of ministry with over 32 as the pastor of Sacred Heart of Glyndon were highlighted as well as his long commitment to vocations both in his parish and as a pastoral supervisor for the Seminary pastoral program.  He was joined by classmates from St. Charles and St. Mary’s for the celebration.  Over 100 alumni from St. Charles and St. Mary’s returned to Roland Park for the celebration on October 16th and 17th.  Fr. Phillip Brown was the presider for the Alumni Day Mass

Click here to see Photos from Alumni Days 2019 

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On September 28, 2019 the Annual Vianney Cup Soccer Tournament was hosted by St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, with the enthusiastic participation of St. Charles Borromeo (Wynnewood, PA), Mount Saint Mary’s (Emmitsburg, MD), and Theological College (Washington D.C.).

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St. Mary’s Seminary community welcomed new seminarians from the Dioceses of Wilmington, Paterson, Worcester and the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as four new faculty members; Fr. Dennis Billy, Css.R.,  Fr. William Burton, O.F.M., Fr. Robert Cro, P.S.S. and Dr. Matthew Dugandzic.  At the conclusion of the new seminarian orientation and opening retreat,  the entire community celebrated the opening of the academic year at the Covenant Liturgy on August 28th celebrated by Archbishop William Lori.

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On Thursday, May 9th, St. Mary’s Seminary & University celebrated our annual commencement ceremonies.  Archbishop William Lori, Chair of the Board and Chancellor of the University, presided over the ceremonies.

The Faculty of the School of Theology, acting under the authority of the State of Maryland, and the Academic Dean, Fr. Gladstone Stevens, P.S.S., conferred five Baccalaureates in Sacred Theology, one Master of Arts (Theology), five Masters of Divinity, and one Licentiate in Sacred Theology.

The Faculty of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology, acting under the authority of the State of Maryland, and the Dean, Rev. Brent Laytham, Ph.D, conferred nineteen Masters of Arts (Theology), ten Masters of Arts (Church Ministries), and one Certificate of Advanced Studies (Theology).

Dr. Michael Gorman, the Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s delivered the commencement address, entitled “Parables of Communion”— a phrase borrowed from the Taizé community—which took the form of a letter from Saint Paul, who encouraged the graduates to rely on the Holy Spirit to help create missional communities that are countercultural (alternatives to the present age), cruciform (cross-shaped), and columbine (dove-like, peaceful). Dr. Gorman, Dean of the Ecumenical Institute for 19 years before becoming the Raymond Brown Professor, was honored as a consummate scholar, extraordinary teacher and faithful disciple who has devoted his life to building up the church.  His special recognition was the capstone of the Jubilee Year of the Ecumenical Institute.

Congratulations to all the graduates!

 

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In the name of the St. Mary’s Seminary & University community, I would like to extend to you our warmest Easter greetings.  May the Risen Lord shed his Light upon you and your loved ones.  May his gift of Eternal Life be yours forever. 

Fr. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S.
President-Rector and Vice Chancellor

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On Thursday, February 7th, 2019, fourteen seminarians from the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Dioceses of Albany, Erie, Harrisburg, Paterson, Scranton and Worcester were installed in the Ministry of Lector.  Seven seminarians from the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Dioceses of Altoona-Johnstown, Syracuse and Wilmington were installed in the Ministry of Acolyte.  Bishop Charles Kasonde, Bishop of Solwezi, Zambia and an STL graduate of St. Mary’s Seminary & University presided.
Lectors proclaim the Scriptures at liturgical celebrations and serve as catechists; acolytes serve at Eucharistic celebrations and bring the Eucharist to the sick.

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After an incredible trip getting to know the people of Guatemala and having profound epiphanies which have truly helped form them to be better disciples of Christ, the group of seminarians who traveled on mission have returned to Baltimore. 

We give thanks to all who made this trip possible. 

Reflections and highlights of the trip are posted below.

 

Guatemala Testimony | Ben Daghir, 1st Theology, Diocese of Erie, PA

“The San Lucas Mission directed me toward holiness. As I experienced the mission – the week, the history, and the people – I began to see the powerful impact of holy priests. Humble, missionary priests leave a lasting and living impact. Both Blessed Stanley Rother and Msgr. Greg Schaffer fueled their respective communities as pastors. They entered into the culture, into the homes, and into the lives of the native peoples. These two priests have given seminarians an example of true service in the face of difficulty. As men training for the priesthood, we couldn’t ask for a greater lesson and witness: we are called to embrace the culture and peoples we are assigned under our care.”

 

 

Guatemala Testimony | Zachary Watson, Pre-Theology, Archdiocese of Baltimore 

“The trip to Guatemala was a wonderful experience. For me, it was a testament to God’s faithfulness. We walked in the footsteps of saints like Blessed Father Stanley Rother and Father Greg Schaffer whom God sent to the people of Guatemala because He does not forget about His own. The good work started by them is continuing in Guatemala and it is incredibly humbling to participate in it. The kindness and generosity on the faces of the people of San Lucas can only be a reflection of God’s own love. I have never seen that many people with so much joy and a deep desire to share with us their lives and the blessings that God has given them. Every story began with Gracias a Dios. Clearly these are God’s chosen people and being with them for a week was a lesson for me in God’s generous, never-failing love.” 

 

 

 

The men on mission in Guatemala had mass in the room where Bl. Fr. Stanley Rother was martyred. The mass on the feast of the Holy Family was celebrated by Fr. Paul Maillet, PSS. In this photo, Brennan Ferris (Wilmington) is reading the second reading.
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Bl. Fr. Stanley Rother, pray for us!

Please pray for these seminarians and Fr. Paul Maillet, PSS as they departed for their week long mission trip, December 29-January 5, serving and encountering the people of San Lucas, Guatemala!

Bottom row left to right : Matthew Himes, Benjamin Daghir, Nathan Brooks, Mark DeCelles
Top row left to right: Patrick Walsh, James Holman, Brendan Foley, Brennan Ferris, Zachary Watson, Fr. Paul Maillet, Charles Onyeneke

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On Thursday, November 15, 2018, four seminarians – Evan Ponton and Zachary Crowley of the Archdiocese of Baltimore; Thomas Lanza of the Diocese of Metuchen; and Thiago Da Silva of the Diocese of Worcester were admitted into Candidacy by the Most Reverend Mark Brennan, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  Candidacy is a liturgical rite of admission requested by a seminarian of his own Ordinary, which formally acknowledges and enrolls him as a candidate for Sacred Orders. Congratulations!

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