Saint Mark Seminary

Bishop Persico recently accepted Asher Lamb as a seminarian for the Diocese of Erie. Asher is pictured here, along with his pastor, Fr. Rich Toohey, holding his acceptance letter. Please pray for Asher as he begins the Propaedeutic stage of formation.

Bishop Persico recently accepted Nick Thompson as a seminarian for the Diocese of Erie. Nick is pictured with his pastor from St. James, Fr. Jim McCormick. Please pray for Nick as he prepares to begin the Propaedeutic stage of formation.

"I because of Commuter Life and Campus Ministry. Both groups have given me so many new friendships and opportunities that have helped shape me into the person I am today. I’ve enjoyed countless events with Commuter Life, as well as Mass and Adoration through Campus Ministry. These groups hold a special place in my heart because of all the incredible experiences I’ve had and everything I’ve been able to be a part of during my time at Gannon."- Peyton Kalicky '27

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Yesterday the seminary community participated in Gannon’s annual Day of Caring by cleaning up trash in our community.

We were delighted to welcome Nick and Lori Sala and some of their family and friends for dinner at the seminary on Friday, April 24. They won the dinner, prepared by the seminarians, at last year’s seminary card party. Please support the seminary auxiliary card party this Thursday, April 30th!

St. Mark Seminarians visited several local parishes on Saturday, April 11 as part of a diocesan pilgrimage. They started with Mass at St. Peter Cathedral (Mother Church of the Diocese), then visited St. Joseph in Lucinda, St. Cosmas and Damian in Punxsutawney (Fr. David’s home parish), St. Bernard in Falls Creek and St. Michael in Dubois.

In honor of St. Joseph seminarians joined parishioners at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday for their 73rd annual communion breakfast. Fr. Luke Daghir, parochial vicar at Our Lady of Peace, was the speaker.

On March 18, faculty members from Gannon University’s Philosophy and Theology department joined us for Evening Prayer and dinner. We are grateful for all the ways they assist with the intellectual formation of the seminarians.

On the feast of St. Patrick, we were delighted to welcome Fr. Joe Tokasz, of the Diocese of Buffalo, for Mass and dinner. We are blessed to have two seminarians from the Diocese of Buffalo at St. Mark Seminary.

Our time at San Lucas Mission in Guatemala has come to an end. We had the wonderful opportunity to experience and serve at number of the mission’s programs, including the women’s center and their coffee program.