Our lady of guadalupe seminary

“What has he done for me?

he has loved me and given me

his whole self.

what shall I do for him?

I shall love him and give

myself to him without reserve.”

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Our lady of guadalupe seminary

“What has he done for me?

he has loved me and given me his whole self.

what shall I do for him?

I shall love him and give myself to him without reserve.”

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Who We Are

The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right, canonically erected by Pope St. John Paul II in 1988. The particular charism and mission of the FSSP is to offer the Sacred Liturgy, including the Holy Mass and the Divine Office, as well as the Sacraments, in all of their traditional solemnity, according to the Latin liturgical books of 1962.

The Fraternity’s name denotes our thanksgiving, filial love, and loyalty to the supreme Pontiff, who encourages our growth, as well as the brotherly unity in Christ that our priests strive to characterize in their lives and work. The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter has close to three hundred priests serving in over one hundred dioceses throughout the world with international headquarters in Fribourg, Switzerland. 

FSSP SINCE 1988

SERVING THE

CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Seminarians

Liturgical Calendar

Liturgical calendar 2023

Check the liturgical calendar for 2023. See which feasts are celebrated on each day. 

Public Events

Public Events

Find out about Summer Camps, Mission Trips including pilgrimages with seminarians, and other events.

Solfege Introduction

Learn how to sing Gregorian chant. Work with solfege exercise to improve your intonation.

Latest News

First Clerical Tonsure: October 19th, 2024

From the Pontifical High Mass with the conferral of First Clerical Tonsure, celebrated by Bishop James Conley. Congratulations to all of our newly-tonsured seminarians!

FSSP Incorporations: October 18th, 2024

On the anniversary of our Fraternity's canonical erection, the Fraternity of St. Peter officially welcomed Fr. Bozant, FSSP, as a new, permanent member of our priestly order - congratulations Father! Also, congratulations to all of our second-year seminarians for...

Michaelmas in Springdale: September 29th, 2024

From this semester's seminary "Ausflug" to our parish in Springdale, Arkansas. Many thanks to Fr. Passo, Fr. Ramirez, and the parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows for making this a wonderful experience, and for teaching us how to celebrate the feast of St. Michael the...

Staff Dinner: September 21st, 2024

From the annual "staff-dinner" at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, in which the priests, faculty, staff, and seminarians of OLGS gather together to kick-off the new academic year - family style!

FSSP Priestly Ordinations: May 29th, 2024

"Now, I no longer call you my servants, but my friends." On Wednesday 29th, 2024, Deacons Charles Ohotnicky, Christopher Eichman, Joseph Duffy, Ben Feuerborn, Jacob Kasak, Matthew Kane, Samuel Florence, Bryan Myers, Anthony Fill, Stephen Wetzel, and Jeremy Chua were...

Pentecost: May 19th, 2024

The Mass of Pentecost. Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming where they were sitting, alleluia: and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking the wonderful works of God, alleluia, alleluia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need college experience to become a Fraternity seminarian?

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College experience has many advantages, such as enhancing academic ability, learning independence, and broadening social experience. We recommend at least two years at a good college or university, but this is not strictly required. With some colleges, the academic and moral corruption encountered make them incompatible with preparing for the seminary. Please note that we cannot accept men with outstanding student loans.

How long does it take to complete the application documents?

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The application documents are many; some of which you complete, some of which you compose, and others that are completed by others. It will normally take several weeks to finalize all the required documents. You are encouraged to begin the process as soon as you have made your decision to apply in order to prevent problems and delays. All of the necessary documents may be found on the Apply page under the “Documents” tab.

How much does it cost to form a seminarian?

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The actual cost is about $ 30,000 per year. Most of this cost is paid through the generosity of our benefactors, who deserve our prayers every day. Currently, FSSP seminarians are asked to pay $7,000 per year for tuition, room, and board.

Are seminarians allowed to bring their own cars?

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Yes.

                English is not my primary language. Must I possess competency in English in order to apply to Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary?

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                Although you need not be an expert in the English language in order to study successfully at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, you must be proficient in both spoken and written English. Serious applicants should work on their English skills and take classes in English, if necessary, before applying.