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To be made ready for ordination, a seminarian must be formed according to the mind of Christ, that he might be a source of light, love, and truth during his priestly ministry.

The Diocese has three different formation programs tailored to a candidate's previous level of education.

High School or College Student Discernment and Formation
Cathedral Prep Seminary in Elmhurst is a high school for young men who feel drawn to the priesthood. College-age students seriously considering priesthood participate in a priestly formation program at Cathedral Seminary Residence and usually pursue courses at St. John's University.

Cathedral Preparatory Seminary
http://www.cathedralprepseminary.com
Rector: Rev. Joseph Calise, BA, STB
55-25 92nd Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: (718) 592-6806
Fax: (718) 592-5574

College Graduates
A pre-theology course of study in philosophy and theology is conducted at the Cathedral Seminary Residence to prepare post-college students for admission into the major seminary.

Cathedral Seminary Residence
Rector: Rev. Msgr. Octavio Cisneros
7200 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, NY 11362
Phone: (718) 229-8001
Fax: (718) 229-2658

College Graduates with Philosophy
Students with a college degree and sufficient credits in philosophy normally attend the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, Long Island. The major seminary program usually lasts five years, which includes one year of pastoral experience in an assigned parish.

Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
http://www.drvc.org/vocations/seminaries.shtml
Rector: Rev. Msgr. James McDonald
440 West Neck Road
Huntington, NY 11743
Phone: (631) 423-0483
Fax: (631) 423-2346


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