The Franciscan Graduate School of Divinity
Discover the Franciscan Graduate School of Divinity, where tradition meets formation. We are dedicated to nurturing faithful, knowledgeable, and spiritually mature leaders ready to serve the Church and the world. Learn more about our mission and what makes our seminary a unique spiritual home.
Our mission: nurturing faithful leaders
The Franciscan Graduate School of Divinity is dedicated to forming faithful, knowledgeable, and spiritually mature leaders for the Church. Through rigorous study of Scripture, Theology, and the historic Catholic tradition, including both Western and Eastern liturgies, we prepare priests, deacons, and lay leaders to serve with wisdom, reverence, and pastoral care. Our students are trained to celebrate the Sacraments faithfully, preach effectively, and guide their communities in holiness, all while remaining rooted in the English Catholic heritage and the broader Apostolic tradition.
What makes our seminary unique?
- Faithfulness to Apostolic Tradition: Grounding students in Scripture, historic doctrine, and Apostolic Succession.
- Liturgical mastery: Training clergy in the Sarum Rite, the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, and Eastern liturgical traditions like the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
- Pastoral formation: Developing leaders who can guide, counsel, and care for their congregations with wisdom and compassion.
- Spiritual discipline: Encouraging a life of prayer, personal holiness, and devotion, so that students’ ministry flows from their own relationship with God.
- Mission and service: Equipping leaders to build vibrant parishes, engage local communities, and spread the Gospel faithfully.
Who should consider joining us?
Our seminary is ideal for those who possess:
- A deep faith and love for Scripture and Tradition.
- A calling to ministry or leadership, whether as priests, deacons, or lay leaders.
- A respect for liturgy and reverence in worship, eager to serve within the Sarum Rite, 1928 Book of Common Prayer, and Eastern liturgical traditions.
- A desire for spiritual formation, seeking personal holiness, prayer discipline, and pastoral wisdom.
- A heart for mission and service, motivated to build faithful, thriving communities and share the Gospel.
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Graduates shaping the Church and the world
Within the Church, our graduates serve as faithful, knowledgeable, and spiritually mature leaders—priests, deacons, and lay ministers—who uphold Apostolic Tradition, celebrate the Sacraments with reverence, and guide their communities in holiness. They strengthen parishes, mentor future leaders, and inspire the faithful through teaching, preaching, and pastoral care. In the wider world, our graduates are equipped to live and act as witnesses of Christ, demonstrating His love through service, outreach, and ethical leadership. They engage communities with compassion and clarity, showing that the historic English Catholic faith is not only timeless but also practical and transformative in modern life.