Notre Dame Seminary

Notre Dame Seminary Notre Dame Seminary Notre Dame Seminary was established on September 18, 1923 by Archbishop John W.

Shaw to form and provide priests for the Church who would be capable of carrying out the mission of the Church in their dioceses and religious communities. The board of trustees, administration, faculty, and staff of Notre Dame Seminary are committed to providing seminarians with the resources and programming required in preparing future priests who are competent, effective, joyful, and loving min

isters of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Notre Dame Seminary follows the governing documents on priestly formation namely, norms established by the Code of Canon Law, Pastores Dabo Vobis, and the Program of Priestly Formation.

Congratulations to Zack McCormick on receiving Candidacy!
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Zack McCormick on receiving Candidacy!

Join us in congratulating Deacon Seth, Deacon Hoang, and Deacon Micheal on their ordination to the the transitional diac...
05/27/2026

Join us in congratulating Deacon Seth, Deacon Hoang, and Deacon Micheal on their ordination to the the transitional diaconate on May 16th. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their diaconate ministry and continue on the path to the priesthood.

05/26/2026

...and they're off!

After welcoming the seminarians for a quick program orientation held at , the group is on its way to Italy! They'll spend two days in Florence exploring the city before traveling to Bracciano for their 5-day silent retreat.

On May 14, we celebrated a remarkable milestone as 21 graduates received their bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Notr...
05/25/2026

On May 14, we celebrated a remarkable milestone as 21 graduates received their bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Notre Dame Seminary.

Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and formators, these men and women were recognized for their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic and spiritual formation. As they begin the next chapter of their journey, we give thanks for their accomplishments and pray for God’s continued blessings upon them.

During this year’s commencement ceremony, Notre Dame Seminary was honored to present Bishop Simon Peter Engurait with an...
05/22/2026

During this year’s commencement ceremony, Notre Dame Seminary was honored to present Bishop Simon Peter Engurait with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. This distinction recognizes bishops, clergy, and community leaders whose service has made a lasting impact on the mission of the seminary. An alumnus of Notre Dame Seminary, Bishop Engurait was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in 2013 and was ordained and installed as the diocese’s sixth bishop in September 2025. Congratulations, Bishop Engurait, on this well-deserved honor!

The Notre Dame Seminary Propaedeutic seminarians have returned from their leadership and renewal experience with COR Exp...
05/20/2026

The Notre Dame Seminary Propaedeutic seminarians have returned from their leadership and renewal experience with COR Expeditions in Moab, Utah, where they encountered the Lord through the beauty and challenge of the wilderness. Following the example of the saints and fathers of the Old Testament, these men grew in fraternity, servant leadership, and deeper reliance on God through prayer, sacrifice, and brotherhood. Though exhausted from the journey, they return renewed in their relationship with the Lord and one another, and ready to begin their summer experiences with greater confidence, zeal, and gratitude.

His Eminence Cardinal Peter Turkson served as presider for Xavier University of Louisiana’s Baccalaureate Mass on May 8,...
05/19/2026

His Eminence Cardinal Peter Turkson served as presider for Xavier University of Louisiana’s Baccalaureate Mass on May 8, 2026, with several NDS seminarians honored to serve alongside him! A globally respected leader in the Church, Cardinal Turkson has dedicated his ministry to promoting justice, peace, human dignity, and the common good through a lifetime of faithful service.

The Notre Dame Seminary Propaedeutic seminarians are heading to Moab, Utah for a leadership expedition with COR Expediti...
05/13/2026

The Notre Dame Seminary Propaedeutic seminarians are heading to Moab, Utah for a leadership expedition with COR Expeditions, where they will grow in fraternity, leadership, and trust in God through the beauty and challenge of the wilderness. Just as the saints and fathers of the Old Testament encountered the Lord in the desert, these men will step away from the ordinary to deepen their brotherhood, strengthen their faith, and continue discerning God’s call to spiritual fatherhood and servant leadership.

Thank you to everyone who supported Notre Dame Seminary on Give NOLA Day! Your generosity and prayers make a lasting imp...
05/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Notre Dame Seminary on Give NOLA Day! Your generosity and prayers make a lasting impact on the formation of future priests and the mission of our seminary. We are so grateful for each and every donor who helped make this day such a success. Please continue to keep our seminarians and faculty in your prayers!

Meet Deacon Kyle Fletcher from the Diocese of Dallas! Deacon Kyle is in his third year of configuration at Notre Dame S...
05/11/2026


Meet Deacon Kyle Fletcher from the Diocese of Dallas! Deacon Kyle is in his third year of configuration at Notre Dame Seminary. Please keep him in your prayers as he continues to grow in his vocation.

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