by tobainc | Nov 26, 2022 | News
Last Saturday, November 19th, 22 candidates received minor orders from his Excellency Bishop Robert Finn. Twelve seminarians received the orders of Exorcist and Acolyte, and another ten received Porter and Lector. The minor orders are an indispensable part of our discernment and formation for the priesthood—incrementally increasing our duties as we slowly draw closer to the altar, and also providing the grace for us to whole-heartedly fulfill the ministry conferred upon us by Christ’s Church. Family and friends traveled in to witness the men take this step, happily supporting them and celebrating with them. The weekend was an exciting and joyous time. Please continue to pray for our seminarians!
by tobainc | Nov 16, 2022 | News
Here’s a glimpse at music night, which happens once a semester—though we all wish it were more often! As usual, the amount of talent here at the seminary is amazing. There were so many good pieces to enjoy. These pictures don’t do the event justice, but perhaps they’ll communicate just a bit of the overall atmosphere: the passionate skill of the various seminarians performing, and the intent appreciation of all those listening!
by tobainc | Nov 5, 2022 | News
From the festivities of All Saints and All Souls: The Divine Office and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass from each feast day.
by tobainc | Oct 25, 2022 | News
On Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, the current second-year class of seminarians received first clerical tonsure and donned the cassock. Many family members and friends visited for the weekend to see these men take this concrete step in their discernment towards the holy priesthood. It was an exciting and joyous occasion!
“Put off your old nature which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” – Eph. 4:22-24
by tobainc | Oct 18, 2022 | News
We were invited to sing Solemn Vespers at the Omaha Cathedral and happily accepted this neat opportunity. A sizeable crowd of locals attended the event. All seemed to appreciate the experience. For our part, we certainly enjoyed singing and praying in such an impressive church; the architecture and music so clearly compliment one another. It was really wonderful! A big thank you to the Diocese of Omaha for their hospitality!
by tobainc | Oct 1, 2022 | News
We seminarians enjoyed a fall “Ausflug” (German for “vacation”) to Rapid City, SD. We spent time at our local parish, Immaculate Conception (the parishioners were wonderfully hospitable), and ventured into the Black Hills for some hiking (the views were stunning). It was a full and exciting weekend: The Badlands, Vespers, three Solemn High Masses, a couple hikes, a parish picnic, a few quiet evenings at the diocesan retreat center, and an afternoon of freedom to explore the area.
We are very grateful for all those whose efforts made this trip possible, especially the many generous parishioners of Immaculate Conception and Father Bartholomew, the pastor. I can happily say that everyone has high hopes of returning next year for another visit!
