Immaculate Conception Seminary is a House of Formation for the Roman Catholic priesthood
and the School of Theology of Seton Hall University.
http://theology.shu.edu
Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:
Master Divinity: http://www.shu.edu/academics/theology/master-divinity/index.cfm
MA in Pastoral Ministry: http://www.shu.edu/academics/theology/ma-pastoral-ministry/index.cfm
Masters: http://www.shu.edu/academics/theology/ma-theology/index.cfm
06/15/2026
"Lord, may we, too, facilitate Jesus’ work of reaching everyone in need. May we learn to extend hospitality to those who are in need, even if they are not among the social groups we normally inhabit. In this way, may we continue to extend the work of your kingdom in the world."
Read today's reflection from Dr. Morrow, and catch up on past reflections: https://www.shu.edu/theology/summer-reflections-archive.html
06/11/2026
Our next Preaching as Hospitality event, a morning of reflection, will feature Lectio and Visio Divina. Sign up today!
The Art of Welcome: Visio Divina and St. Paul Join the Preaching as Hospitality Formation Program for a morning of reflection, praying with the Epistles and learning from the Hospitality of the...
06/08/2026
"We will always receive blessings when we follow the will of God and when we live the sort of outpoured love God calls us to live, even if those blessings come in disguise. We must, like the widow of Zarephath, place our trust in the Lord and in His messengers."
Read Dr. Morrow's reflections on Scripture and Hospitality from Genesis through 1 Kings, posted on our website. More to come through the month of June!: https://www.shu.edu/theology/summer-reflections-archive.html
"Be that vibrant member of the Body of Christ, collaborating with millions of others...that's power made perfect in weakness!"
Watch Sr. Anne Flanagan's whole talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYwRXWBNmVw
06/02/2026
"Lord, help us learn to live love of neighbor with members of our own family. Help us to be hospitable not only to the strangers we encounter, but also to those who share our 'bone and flesh'."
Read today's reflection from Dr. Morrow on Genesis 29: https://www.shu.edu/theology/summer-reflections-archive.html
05/31/2026
Throughout these weeks we will present several pieces of art from Van Gogh that helps to capture the essence of summer, relaxation and hospitality. We hope these paintings that we paired with the scripture meditations for each week will assist you with your meditations and prayerful encounter.
Register to receive these daily emails in the month of June: https://www.shu.edu/theology/a-midsummers-reflection-series.html
05/20/2026
Register to receive daily reflections from Dr. Morrow delivered to your inbox every day in June!
Sign up today: https://www.shu.edu/theology/a-midsummers-reflection-series.html
05/19/2026
Congratulations Class of 2026!
05/18/2026
"To be a good priest, you need to be a good person first."
We are so thankful to Msgr. Reilly for sharing his story and imparting his advice on hospitable preaching for our Wisdom Figures of Preaching interview series! Watch the full interview here.
Wisdom Figures of Preaching: Monsignor Reilly On April 13, 2026, Preaching as Hospitality interviewed Msgr. Josep...
05/14/2026
We celebrate mothers who shape us, especially St. Monica, the patron saint of mothers, whose behind-the-scenes influence on her son, St. Augustine of Hippo, gave us one of the Church's most prominent theologians! Her sacrifices and her son's ministry helped set the stage for hospitable preaching.
Learn more about Augustinian spirituality from Fr. Doug Milewski's talk, "Restless Heart Speaks to Restless Heart."
St. Augustine and Hospitable Preaching (pt. 1) On March 18, 2026, Fr. Doug Milewski, S.T.D., presented a talk on St. Augustine and preaching as a Sacramental exchange as part of Preaching as Hospitality's...