Our Alumni Say ...
"Saint Meinrad has truly changed my
life. From the moment I got there, I was welcomed as Christ and
given the opportunity to immerse myself in an outstanding program
for priestly formation. Saint Meinrad has equipped me to give away
what I have been given. With the help of God and the formation
program of Saint Meinrad, I am able to look forward to a healthy,
happy and holy life as a priest so that I might serve the people of
God, as they ought to be served."
—Fr. Patrick Farley
Diocese of Phoenix
"Saint Meinrad's priestly formation program is
patient and balanced. It has been a blessing for me to pray and
study in a place that can teach me not only professional skills for
ministry, but also how to form a faith community and how to be
formed by that same community. Saint Meinrad has my highest
recommendation."
—Fr. Mitchel J. Zimmerman
Archdiocese of Kansas City
"In my discernment process, I was given the
choice to attend Mundelein, Catholic University or Saint Meinrad
School of Theology. After visiting each place, I found my self
initially drawn to Saint Meinrad because of the innate beauty of
its surroundings. Since completing my first year, I am anxiously
awaiting my second. My choice to attend Saint Meinrad has brought
so much more than just a beautiful campus. The prayer life,
community and gifted academic professors have all contributed to my
growth toward a life of holy priestly service."
—Fr. Randy Summers
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
"The priestly formation program at Saint
Meinrad has challenged me to grow in new and profound ways. Looking
at myself only a year ago, it is hard to comprehend how much God
has worked through the formation at Saint Meinrad to help me grow
into a more mature candidate for the priesthood. Through the many
opportunities at Saint Meinrad, I am amazed at where God has
brought me on this journey."
—Fr. Eric Schild
Diocese of Toledo
"Seminary life is unique. It is not only the
academic pursuits, but also the focus on spiritual and personal
formation of the individual. Seminary is more than what I expected,
and I wish every young man would be open to entering seminary. I
know this experience has changed my life; it has saved me in many
ways. This process is not only about becoming a priest, but is
about the complete formation of the person. My faith has brought
peace and joy into my life and I hope I may encourage others to
become closer to God as those here at Saint Meinrad have done for
me."
—Fr. Gary Kaiser
Diocese of Evansville