Seminarian Blog

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…

This article began as a response to a discussion that recurs every year around this time… the debate over the orthodoxy or heterodoxy of the popular song Mary, Did You Know?. I figured I would weigh in on this song that I have come to love. Here is a spectacular performance of it: Several objections…