St. Mary's Seminary & University

For more than 40 years, the Diocese of Syracuse has entrusted the formation of its seminarians to the Sulpician tradition at St. Mary’s Seminary & University and Theological College. We are deeply grateful for this longstanding relationship and for the many priests from Syracuse who have been formed in the Sulpician tradition.

Last week, Fr. Phil Brown and Fr. Bud Stevens traveled to Syracuse, New York, to reconnect with our alumni and share updates from both St. Mary’s and Theological College!

Thank you to all of our alumni who attended and helped make this such a wonderful occasion!

Calling priests, deacons and lay ministers who work in healthcare! Join our enriching workshop at St. Mary’s Seminary & University, “Introducing the Order for the Anointing of the Sick and Their Pastoral Care” August 3 - 5, to help you respond to the spiritual needs of patients.

Sign up here: https://stmarys.edu/the-center-for-continuing-formation/clergy-programs/anointing-of-the-sick-2026/

Read Father Brown's reflection on Archbishop Lori's piece here: https://stmarys.edu/read-reflect-remember-fr-brown-2026/

The Future Isn’t Artificial – It’s Human | St. Mary's Seminary & University Artificial intelligence promises astonishing possibilities. What kind of human beings are we becoming in an age increasingly shaped by machines?

"Artificial intelligence promises astonishing possibilities. It can diagnose diseases, accelerate scientific discovery, translate languages instantly and assist students and workers in ways unimaginable only a decade ago. Yet beneath the excitement lies a deeper question: What kind of human beings are we becoming in an age increasingly shaped by machines?"

Keep reading Archbishop Lori's OpEd, "The Future Isn’t Artificial – It’s Human" here:

The Future Isn’t Artificial – It’s Human | St. Mary's Seminary & University Artificial intelligence promises astonishing possibilities. What kind of human beings are we becoming in an age increasingly shaped by machines?

Pope Leo XIV's wisdom guides our thinking about A.I. and what it means to be human. We are in great need of such wisdom. But will he be listened to? Dr. Barnabas Aspray interviews experts on his podcast to discuss the Pope's first encyclical.

#97 Will the Pope’s Wisdom on A.I. Be heard? - with Nicholas Hayes-Mota & Silvianne Aspray — Faith at the Frontiers Professor Nicholas Hayes-Mota and Dr Silvianne Aspray guide us through the insights of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas . We discuss questions like: Why is the Pope weighing in on A.I.? What vision of humanity is A.I. cultivating? How do we protect against the illu

In this podcast episode, Dr. Barnabas Aspray interviews an Oxford researcher on how theology can make a difference to A.I. The papal encyclical, released today, is one clear example!

#96 How Faith Can Help A.I. - with Lyndon Drake — Faith at the Frontiers Dr Lyndon Drake has two PhDs: one in theology and one in A.I. Now a research fellow at Oxford, he wants to help us think through chatbots in a rigorous and careful way. Let’s be conscious of the pitfalls and dangers, but let’s also explore the opportunities. Christians have been wrestling with w...

From the Diocese of Richmond!

Congratulations to our seminarian, Deacon Brennan McCoy, on his ordination to the transitional diaconate! 🙏🏼

Congratulations to those from the Archdiocese of Baltimore who were ordained to the transitional diaconate!

We would like to especially congratulate our new deacons:

* Deacon Nando Castrillon
* Deacon Jhonny Escobar
* Deacon Thang Pham
* Deacon Khoa Tran

Congratulations to the St. Mary’s Seminary and University School of Theology class of 2026!

We were honored to welcome Bishop Erik Varden, Prelate of Trondheim, Norway, and renowned spiritual author, as our commencement speaker!

Please keep our graduates in your prayers as they prepare for their priestly and transitional diaconate ordinations this summer:

Archdiocese of Baltimore
* Mr. Jhonny Escobar
* Rev. Mr. Russ Sullivan

Diocese of Buffalo
* Rev. Mr. Christopher Wild

Diocese of Pittsburgh
* Rev. Mr. Loc Tran
* Rev. Mr. Matthew Selzer
* Rev. Mr. Nicholas Wytiaz

Diocese of Portland, Maine
* Rev. Mr. Evans Yongyee
* Rev. Mr. Ezikiel Yisi

Diocese of Scranton
* Rev. Mr. Jan Carlo Perez

There is still time to register for A Retreat for Priests with Msgr. William P. Fay, Ph.D., at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore June 1-5.

The theme of the retreat is “How Intentional Is My Configuration to Christ?”

The retreat will be a time of reflection, prayer, community and solidarity.

Registration Deadline: May 18, 2026

https://stmarys.edu/the-center-for-continuing-formation/clergy-programs/faypriestsretreat/