Pontifical North American College

Check out this great story about our Visitor's Office, housed in the Casa Santa Maria - the original home of the seminary. The Religious Sisters of Mercy do an incredible job serving thousands of pilgrims who seek their help every week!

Are you an American Catholic in Rome? This is the place to go if you want to see Pope Leo up close - Rome Reports James O'Reilly

Early orientation continues. The New Men are attending to practical matters such as exchanging money, buying clerical shirts and other local supplies, setting up their rooms, and so on. They continue to explore the city - recent visits include St. John Lateran, the Scala Sancta, the Church of Quo Vadis, the Basilica of St. Sebastian, and the Catacombs of St. Callixtus. The seminarians also enjoyed a traditional BBQ cookout and lawn games over the weekend. The New Men are now in Assisi and Siena for several weeks, taking intensive Italian language courses. Orientation will resume for the entire Class of 2023 on August 20th!

On their first full day in the Eternal City, the New Men made a pilgrimage in historic Rome, visiting Chiesa Nuova, Chiesa di Sant’Agnese in Agone, and Chiesa di Gesù. The rest of the day was spent back at the seminary in various orientation meetings and settling in.

Another academic year has begun: members of the Class of 2030 have arrived in Roma for Early Orientation! After an early arrival at the airport, the seminarians were greeted by our rector and settled into their rooms. The rest of their first day was filled with a tour of the seminary, introductions, prayer, and a festive meal al fresco on the 5th floor rooftop. Stay tuned for more photos and please keep these New Men in your prayers as they begin their Roman Formation. +

Congratulations to alumnus and former Rector, Archbishop James Checchio '92, C'97, on receiving the pallium from Pope Leo XIV!

We recently celebrated the conclusion of another academic year with the annual Closing Mass and Banquet. The evening featured a display of the new chalices of our 4th-Year Deacons, heartfelt toasts, and warm farewells. Please keep the Class of 2027 in your prayers as they approach ordination in their home dioceses.

Congratulations to alumnus Most Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala '03 on being appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Ad multos annos!

This year’s stage production—entirely directed, performed, and produced by our students—was an extraordinary hit: "The Play That Goes Wrong!"

Congratulations to alumnus Rev. Gary R. Studniewski '94 on being appointed as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. Ad multos annos!

Congratulations to alumnus Reverend Robert P. Boxie, III '17 on being appointed as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. Ad multos annos!