Priesthood Formation

What is priesthood formation?

Seminary details

Becoming a Priest

A call to the priesthood is an invitation to enter more fully into the life of God. Let us help you discern that call and prepare for ministry.

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Can I apply?

To apply to the seminary, begin first with the vocation director of your home diocese or religious community. Your local pastor can be of help in learning who to contact.

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Why Saint Meinrad?

We've been forming diocesan priests for more than 150 years. Learn how Benedictine spirituality guides our priesthood program.

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Preparing for the priesthood

Elements of Formation

Human

Building on the humanity of the man interested in the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

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Spiritual

Concerned with growth and laying the foundation for a lifetime of priestly ministry.

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Academic

Academic, professional training is essential for priestly ministry.

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Pastoral

We strive to prepare priests with a comprehensive pastoral outlook.

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Let's get to know each other

Meet our faculty and seminarians

Professor of Moral Theology

Fr. Mark O'Keefe, OSB

A Benedictine monk and former school president, Fr. O'Keefe has also served as a parish pastor. His teaching focus is on moral theology and medical ethics.

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Seminarian

Christopher Elser

Christopher Elser is a seminarian studying for the Diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas.

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Associate Professor of Church History

Dr. Kimberly Baker

Dr. Baker teaches survey courses on the patristic and medieval church eras and on topics such as patristic preaching, care for the poor, and Christian martyrdom.

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Seminarian

Caleb Scherzinger

Caleb Scherzinger is a seminarian studying for the Diocese of Evansville.

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