
Thank you to Peter Okajima, Class of 2018, for sharing the following short reflection on The Rome Experience: I am indebted to God and my Bishop, His Excellency Nicholas DiMarzio, […]

[Photo: Class of 2018 at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross] Towards the end of the program, while still in Rome and fully immersed in the experience, we ask […]

Top highlights of the week (6/23-6/29): 1) Staying overnight in Assisi and contemplating the beauty and goodness of the Lord in His creation. 2) Mass with Pope Francis for the […]

Top Five Highlights (Week of June 24-30): The final week in Rome was truly full of many blessings and adventures causing the decision and ranking of the top 5 highlights […]

Wishing safe travels to the Class of 2018 as they return home on Tuesday, July 3rd! It was a pleasure receiving their updates and photos throughout the program. And, we […]

We are pleased to announce that Jacob Lindle (Archdiocese of Cincinnati) is the First Place Winner of the 2018 “Circle the Vatican” Race. Congratulations, Jacob! ABOUT THE ANNUAL RACE Several […]

Before returning home, the seminarians spend the last days of the summer program in Spain. These days provide an opportunity to make a final pilgrimage to reflect on their experience […]

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 on the successful completion of the program courses! On June 27th, a presentation ceremony and farewell luncheon were hosted at the Pontifical University of […]

Top Five Highlights (Week of June 16-22): 1. Dinner and get together with Cardinal Burke: The Cardinal gave a very inspirational talk about preparing for the priesthood and the need […]

A highlight of the program each summer is attending the General Audience with the Holy Father. Joining thousands of other pilgrims and visitors from around the world, this year our […]

Top 5 Highlights for Week 4 (Saturday, June 16th to Friday, June 22nd) 5. Visit to the Congregation for Divine Worship (Saturday) The Catholic Church was founded by Christ who […]