by tobainc | Sep 29, 2019 | News
In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Perpetual Adoration at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln, the rector of the Cathedral, Fr. Justin Wylie, graciously invited the priests and seminarians of Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary to begin the keeping of the 40 Hours Devotion on the Feast of St. Micheal. It was opened by singing Solemn 2nd Vespers of the feast, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Many faithful were in attendance. The seminary was very happy to have this opportunity to celebrate Vespers, singing the beautiful chants of the feast in the Cathedral of the Lincoln diocese, which has generously hosted the seminary for over 20 years.
by tobainc | Sep 23, 2019 | News
In accordance with the yearly tradition, the seminary community traveled to the FSSP apostolate of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Denver, Colorado, for a weekend this September. During this trip, the Seminarians are hosted by the generous parishioners of the parish and enjoy activities such as a hike in the mountains, and the annual parish picnic. It is a good opportunity for the seminarians to take a short break from their studies and to spend time with not only their fellow seminarians but also the parishioners of a Fraternity apostolate. The Seminary schola and polyphonic choir also sang at the parish for a Sung Mass on the Feast of St. Matthew. They joined the parish choir to chant for a Solemn High Mass on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.
The seminarians and priests are very grateful to the the pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Fr. Jackson, FSSP, and to all of the parishioners for their generosity in hosting the seminary again this year.
by tobainc | Sep 19, 2019 | News
The Seminary mourns with the entire Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at the death of Fr. Michael Irwin, who passed away this week. A Solemn High Requiem Mass was said at the Seminary this morning for the repose of his soul.
Fr. Micheal Irwin was the first Fraternity priest assigned in North America when in 1991 he led the first FSSP apostolate in Dallas, TX.
Réquiem ætérnam dona ei, Dómine: et lux perpétua lúceat ei. Requiéscat in pace. Amen.
by tobainc | Sep 14, 2019 | News
Shortly after the beginning of the new semester at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, the Seminary’s Faculty and Staff join the priests and seminarians for a special dinner. This year the dinner was entirely prepared and served by seminarians, from the appetizers to the dessert. It was a great opportunity for the seminarians to put their culinary skills to the test, in order to show their appreciation for their dedicated staff and faculty.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary is blessed with many outstanding faculty members who make the formation of our seminarians possible. In addition, a small yet hardworking staff keep the entire seminary running, from the business manager to the chefs. Please keep them all in your prayers so that they may continue to be a part of the formation of Fraternity seminarians for years to come.
by tobainc | Aug 25, 2019 | News
To begin the Fall Semester at the Seminary, the Priests and Seminarians had the privilege of welcoming Fr. Janosch Donner, F.S.S.P. for a First Mass in the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul. Fr. Donner, who was ordained this past June in Bavaria, completed most of his studies for the priesthood at the Fraternity’s seminary in Wigratzbad. Last Fall, however, he studied for a few months at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary as a deacon. It was therefore a joyful occasion for all the seminarians to welcome back their confrere as a priest.
In the months following their ordination, many new priests in the Fraternity will say a series of First Masses in different locations important to them.
The seminary is very grateful to Fr. Donner for coming back to Nebraska. Please keep Fr. Donner in your prayers as he begins his work in Europe as a priest in the Fraternity of St. Peter.
by tobainc | May 31, 2019 | News
We give thanks to God on the occasion of the Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood of Fr. Luc Poirier by the Most Reverend Terrence Prendergast, Archbishop of Ottawa. In addition to a number of priests and seminarians from the Seminary traveling to Ottawa for the ceremony, three of Fr. Poirier’s classmates recently ordained in Nebraska attended. During the Ordination, these newly ordained priests, along with the Bishop and the other attending priests, conferred the form of the Sacrament upon their classmate through the laying on of hands. This ceremony is a powerful symbol of the unity of the Priesthood and particular joyous one for our new priests at the climax of their seminary career.
Please pray for Fr. Poirier as he begins his priestly duties that he may serve God as a worthy and holy priest.
