Saint John's Seminary

09/02/2026

Before we eat, we pray. 🙏

Around the table, we pause to thank God for His gifts, for the food we share, and for the people gathered beside us.

Priestly formation is about learning to see every part of life as an opportunity to grow closer to Christ and to serve His Church.

What prayer has always been part of your family’s table?

09/02/2026

Join us in welcoming Mr. Daniel Marino to Saint John’s Seminary!

Daniel’s favorite book of the Bible, aside from the Gospels, is the Book of Job. He has found great fruit in meditating on Job’s conversations with God, particularly God’s question, “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?” For Daniel, this is a powerful reminder to trust in God’s wisdom and faithfully seek His will.

His favorite saint is Saint John Paul II. During his time at Saint John’s, Daniel is especially looking forward to deepening his spiritual life and growing in his desire to do God’s will in every moment.

Outside of the seminary, Daniel enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and camping.

As Daniel begins his formation for the priesthood, we invite you to pray for him and for all of our seminarians as they seek to grow closer to Christ and prepare to serve His Church.

Welcome to Saint John’s, Daniel!



Vocations Boston Archdiocese of Boston

09/01/2026

Please help us welcome Mr. Luke Ventola to Saint John’s Seminary!

Luke is studying for the Archdiocese of Boston. His favorite book of the Bible is the Acts of the Apostles. His favorite saint is St. Paul the Apostle, and outside of seminary, Luke enjoys fishing and cooking.

We are grateful for Luke’s generous response to Christ’s call and ask you to keep him in your prayers as he begins this new chapter at Saint John’s.

Welcome to Saint John’s, Luke!



Archdiocese of Boston Vocations Boston

08/31/2026

Join us in welcoming Mr. Shea Barton to Saint John’s Seminary!

Shea is entering the Propaedeutic Program and studying for the Archdiocese of Boston. His favorite book of the Bible is the Gospel of Luke, which he loves for its attention to the Blessed Mother and the details of Jesus’ life found uniquely in Luke’s Gospel. His favorite saint is Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, and outside of seminary, Shea enjoys hiking—having climbed both Mount Washington and Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire.

Father Paul of Mary Queen of Martyrs in Plymouth had a significant influence on Shea’s vocation, encouraging him to take the next step toward seminary. His experience serving at Adoration and Benediction also helped deepen his relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist.

As Shea begins his formation for the priesthood, we invite you to pray for him and for all of our seminarians as they seek to grow closer to Christ and prepare to serve His Church.

Welcome to Saint John’s, Shea!

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Archdiocese of Boston Vocations Boston

08/30/2026

By: Rev. Mr. Nicholas Jones, Class of 2027

“You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped...”

It seemed like a good idea at the time I signed up. What a beautiful way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America: a Eucharistic procession from the Cathedral to the State House and back. Of course, I hadn't quite planned for the temperature when I committed to participating. And so, on July 1st, when the Heat Index in Providence was 100° and the humidity hovered around 65%, we embarked on our great procession. Suffice it to say, it would have been uncomfortable even in a t-shirt and shorts, let alone in multiple layers of vestments.

Read more: https://www.sjs.edu/blog/you-duped-me-o-lord

Diocese of Providence

It seemed like a good idea at the time I signed up. What a beautiful way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America: a Eucharistic procession from the Cathedral to the State House and back. Of course, I hadn't quite planned for the temperature when I committed to participating. And so, on July 1s...

08/27/2026

Yesterday, the Saint John’s Seminary community gathered in prayer and thanksgiving for the Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit, at which Bishop Robert P. Reed was officially installed as Rector of Saint John’s Seminary.

In his homily, Archbishop Henning reminded us that the renewal of the Church is first and foremost the work of God. The Holy Spirit leads, and we are called to cooperate with His grace.

That is at the heart of the mission of Saint John’s Seminary: to form men who know and love Jesus Christ, who are rooted in prayer and communion, and who are prepared to give themselves generously in service to Christ and His Church.

Following Mass, our community gathered for an opening BBQ.

Our seminarians are now on retreat through Sunday, entrusting this year and their vocations to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

🙏 Please keep our seminarians and the entire Saint John’s Seminary community in your prayers, that the Lord may deepen the work He has begun and raise up holy priests to serve His Church.

Our seminarians keep your intentions in their prayers daily, send us your prayer intentions at: www.weprayforyou.faith



Archdiocese of Boston Diocese of Providence Diocese of Fall River Diocese of Worcester Vocations Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Diocese of Manchester Vocations Diocese of Springfield, MA Diocese of Rochester Fall River Vocations Office Vocations Boston

08/26/2026

Today, Saint John’s Seminary celebrated the Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit and the installation of Bishop Reed as Rector. 🙏

Now, our seminary community begins the academic year with a retreat, grounding all that lies ahead in prayer.

Please keep us—and especially our seminarians—in your prayers. And know that our seminarians will be keeping you in theirs. Send us a prayer intention at: www.weprayforyou.faith.

08/25/2026

We Pray For You.

Prayer is at the heart of priestly formation. Each day, our seminarians bring the needs of God’s people before the Lord in prayer.

Now, we invite you to entrust your intentions to us.

Tell us what you are carrying. Our seminarians will pray for you.

www.weprayforyou.faith