Seminarian Blog

Becoming a Catholic priest with the Oblates of the Virgin Mary is typically an 8-year journey. Learn more about the discernment and formation process.

In making perpetual vows, a religious man consecrates himself to God through three evangelical counsels: poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Discover how Oblate seminarians Br. Chris and Br. Miggo encountered God’s grace during their pastoral year through trust in Mary and service to others.

Find out what life is like for Oblates of the Virgin seminarians in our four-part series following two of our seminarians over the course of a semester.

Bill Obrien joined the OMV seminary, but began a new journey 9 years later. Read his story to learn more about his time in the seminary and the gifts that it brought to his life.

As with all priests, an Oblate of the Virgin Mary’s lifetime of service begins at the seminary. Learn about the formation process, our OMV seminarians and the importance of the Seminarian Fund.

As we prepare for the joyful celebration of Jesus’ birth, we wanted to share four special Catholic Christmas stories and family traditions from our seminarians. We hope they help to remind you of the merry reason for the season!

Deacon Paul’s path to the priesthood was a life-long journey to answer God’s call. Hear his story as he prepares for priestly ordination with the Oblates.

Despite the pandemic, Br. Jorge Sanchez has found some light in the dark. Read about his unexpected blessings and how we became closer to Jesus.

authored by Br. Leland Thorpe, OMV Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them. – Mark 9:2 The first time that I saw the Alps, I was floored. We had arrived at our hotel in Lucerne on a foggy evening, after…