President-Rector’s Welcome

Dear friends of St. Patrick’s Seminary,

I am very pleased to share with you that St. Patrick’s has been approved by the WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC) to offer a Masters of Sacred Music degree. This effort was spear-headed by Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. We will begin offering masters-level courses in May.

I am happy to inform you that the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, whose U.S. province is based at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, are now sending their seminarians to St. Patrick’s. The seminarians are joined by Fr. Jim McCormack, MIC, who is now part of the St. Patrick’s faculty.

Lastly, I am also pleased to announce that our YouTube channel has expanded with a new series, Caritas Christi, featuring Dr. Nina Heereman, professor of Sacred Scripture. This new series includes weekly scripture reflections on the upcoming Sunday’s Mass readings. Watch and subscribe here

St. Patrick’s is a vibrant community of faculty, staff, alumni, and benefactors working together to form holy priests for the Church and the world. Thank you for visiting our website.

Sincerely in Christ,

Very Rev. Mark Doherty
President-Rector
St. Patrick’s Seminary

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”

—Hebrews 10:23