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What if you were made for more?

If you want to know how to become a Catholic priest in the USA, you are in the right place. The Sons of the Holy Family accompany young men step by step in discernment, prayer and formation at our seminary in Silver Spring, Maryland. Talk with us today and discover where God is calling you.

Life in our seminary in Maryland USA

  • Daily prayer, Holy Mass and community life in the spirit of Nazareth.
  • Academic formation in philosophy and theology alongside human and spiritual growth.
  • Pastoral service to families and young people.
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Our mission in the spirit of Nazareth

  • Nazareth and community life: we live as brothers, sharing prayer, work and fraternity in the simplicity of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
  • Our mission: to make every family a Nazareth, serving families, children and young people through parishes, schools and pastoral work.
  • The spiritual path: a journey of discernment, accompanied step by step, to discover where God is calling you.
  • Stages of formation: pre-seminary discernment, postulancy, novitiate, and academic studies in philosophy and theology leading to the Catholic priesthood.
  • Daily life: daily prayer, Holy Mass and personal spiritual direction shape each day.
  • Support the mission: your prayers and generosity help form future priests for the families of North America.

Requirements to enter the seminary

  • Be a baptized and confirmed Catholic man, active in the faith.
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Have good physical, emotional and spiritual health.
  • Feel a sincere desire to serve God, families and youth as a priest.

Life in our seminary in Maryland USA

Daily prayer, Mass and community life as brothers in the spirit of Nazareth.
Academic, human and pastoral formation guided by experienced formators.
Service to families and young people in parishes and schools.

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