Sacred Heart Major Seminary

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The mission of Sacred Heart Major Seminary is simple and compelling: to educate and form priests, deacons, and lay ministers to be leaders of the new evangelization of our increasingly secularized world. Sacred Heart’s students are formed by highly-credentialed instructors who teach according to the mind of the Church. Students are inspired by the example of the Good Shepherd and the surrounding u

rban environment to answer the call to serve human needs. Called into a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, students are thereby prepared to assist others into that same intimate friendship.

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We are just over two weeks away from the 2026 Archbishop’s Gala on Thursday, June 4!This special evening will feature a ...
05/20/2026

We are just over two weeks away from the 2026 Archbishop’s Gala on Thursday, June 4!

This special evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, a performance by the seminarian choir, and the opportunity to gather with those who care deeply about the future of the Church.

Tickets are still available, and we would be honored to have you join us. Reserve your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q04h16m00

Seventeen seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary are preparing for ordination to the priesthood this spring and su...
05/18/2026

Seventeen seminarians from Sacred Heart Major Seminary are preparing for ordination to the priesthood this spring and summer, answering God’s call to serve His Church.

As they reflect on their years of formation, the men shared the ways God has prepared them for priestly ministry through prayer, fraternity, service, and life at Sacred Heart.
“The love and praise we all gave to Jesus in the Eucharist has always left an impression on me,” shared Deacon Brandon Elias of the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle.

Please join us in praying for these ordinandi as they prepare to lay down their lives in service to Christ and His Church.

Read the full story: https://mosaic.shms.edu/17-sacred-heart-seminarians-prepare-for-ordination-to-the-priesthood

This year's Archbishop's Gala is especially meaningful to Sacred Heart Major Seminary. As we gather on June 4, we celebr...
05/13/2026

This year's Archbishop's Gala is especially meaningful to Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

As we gather on June 4, we celebrate Fr. Stephen Burr’s final Archbishop’s Gala as Rector and Fr. Kevin Creagh’s first as incoming Rector. Together, they represent a joyful transition and a shared commitment to forming shepherds for the Good News. The two will also serve as this year's emcees!

Join us for “Sacred Heart, Sacred Mission: Forming Shepherds for the Good News.” Reserve your spot here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gqqdG0

The countdown is on! Join us on June 4 at Saint John's Resort for the Archbishop's Gala 2026, an evening dedicated to su...
05/11/2026

The countdown is on! Join us on June 4 at Saint John's Resort for the Archbishop's Gala 2026, an evening dedicated to supporting the mission of Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Your support helps form faithful shepherds who will proclaim the Gospel and lead God’s people for generations to come.

Reserve your tickets today: https://hubs.ly/Q04g45gM0

A look back at last year’s Archbishop’s Gala as we prepare to gather again on June 4 at Saint John’s Resort for an eveni...
05/07/2026

A look back at last year’s Archbishop’s Gala as we prepare to gather again on June 4 at Saint John’s Resort for an evening celebrating the mission of Sacred Heart Major Seminary!

Join us for “Sacred Heart, Sacred Mission: Forming Shepherds for the Good News” as we support the formation of priests and lay leaders serving the Church in Detroit and beyond.

Reserve your tickets today: https://hubs.ly/Q04fSQkt0

"My vocation to the priesthood was forged by the Holy Spirit in the crucible of prayer and refined by His human instrume...
05/06/2026

"My vocation to the priesthood was forged by the Holy Spirit in the crucible of prayer and refined by His human instruments in the workshop of seminary formation. I am grateful to the priests at Sacred Heart Major Seminary for their role in discerning, supporting, and shepherding God's call in my life. I go forth from here with confidence that the virtues established during the past six years, by God's grace, will be a firm foundation for a lifetime of faithful discipleship and ministry."

-Dcn. Karl Finkbeiner
Master of Divinity

Did you know?First-year graduate seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary take part in a month-long pilgrimage as part...
05/05/2026

Did you know?

First-year graduate seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary take part in a month-long pilgrimage as part of their formation. It is a time set apart for deeper prayer, conversion, and growth in their relationship with Christ.

This year, some of our seminarians are traveling through Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy and sharing their journey along the way. Check out their podcast “Pilgrims to Pastors” on Spotify to listen in, follow along their journey across Europe, and pray with them as they grow in faith and discernment.

Pilgrims to Pastors · Episode

Sacred Heart Major Seminary celebrated 88 graduates on May 2, marking the close of the 2025–26 academic year.This year’s...
05/04/2026

Sacred Heart Major Seminary celebrated 88 graduates on May 2, marking the close of the 2025–26 academic year.

This year’s class included six Licentiates in Sacred Theology and 15 Baccalaureates in Sacred Theology, earned in partnership with the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

At the Baccalaureate Mass, Fr. Stephen Burr reflected on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the mission of each graduate. “The beating heart of Jesus provides a rhythm to conduct our study and work and to be sent on mission as His own.”

Read the full story on Mosaic. 🙏

The Archbishop’s Gala returns on June 4 at Saint John’s Resort!This year’s event is especially meaningful as it returns ...
04/30/2026

The Archbishop’s Gala returns on June 4 at Saint John’s Resort!

This year’s event is especially meaningful as it returns to the former site of Saint John’s Provincial Seminary, connecting Sacred Heart Major Seminary’s mission today with its rich history of formation.

With the theme “Sacred Heart, Sacred Mission: Forming Shepherds for the Good News,” the evening will celebrate the ongoing work of forming priests and lay leaders serving the Church in the Archdiocese of Detroit and beyond.

Read the full article in Mosaic: https://hubs.ly/Q04dY6Gc0

Reserve your tickets here: http://www.archbishopsgala.com/

Looking to go deeper in your faith this fall?Sacred Heart Major Seminary is bringing theology classes from our Certifica...
04/29/2026

Looking to go deeper in your faith this fall?

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is bringing theology classes from our Certificate in Catholic Theology to communities across the area through our satellite campuses.

The Certificate in Catholic Theology is designed for Catholics ready to deepen their faith, strengthen their understanding, and grow in their ability to serve within their parish. With convenient evening schedules and multiple locations, it is easier than ever to take the next step in your formation.

Swipe through to explore each campus, including locations, times, and details.

explore.shms.edu/farmington
explore.shms.edu/olgc
explore.shms.edu/shelby

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2701 W Chicago
Detroit, MI
48206

Telephone

+13138838500

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