St. John’s Seminary

Seminary investigation to begin in wake of sexual misconduct allegations

By Eric Berger — August 13, 2018
(RNS) Cardinal Sean O’Malley said the investigation will look into the allegations as well as the 'culture of the seminary regarding the personal standards expected and required of candidates for the priesthood.'

After years of decline, Catholics see rise in number of future priests

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 24, 2013
(RNS) Young men today “want to give their life for something that counts. These men are tired of living in a culture of relativism. They want to say there must be something true, beautiful and good," says the Rev. Mark Latcovich, president of St. Mary Seminary outside Cleveland.

Four priests, four friends: Bishops witness historic changes in Catholic life

By Peggy Fletcher Stack — January 9, 2013
(RNS) Released from the Catholic cocoon of seminary in 1962, the four young priests faced a church on the brink of volcanic reform with the opening of the Second Vatican Council. After being schooled in a Vatican I church, the foursome would step down as powerful American prelates, five decades later, as quintessential Vatican II men. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
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