
In a context of increasing globalism, fostering the ability to
empathize, understand and communicate with people of diverse
cultural backgrounds without prejudice is a critical aspect of
human formation.
At Saint Meinrad, seminarians live in community with a diverse
population of students from around the world. Sharing every aspect
of daily life with people whose cultural traditions, opinions,
preferences and practices differ can be challenging, but graduates
value the opportunity to see their own cultures from other
perspectives.
A welcoming, open community provides an ideal environment for
learning the important skills of respecting and appreciating
cultural differences.
A few facts about Saint Meinrad's student body:
- About 30
percent of Saint Meinrad seminarians have international
backgrounds.
- Students
come from about 30 dioceses and half a dozen religious
communities.
- Urban,
rural and suburban dioceses are all represented.