Notre Dame Seminary

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Sips with Seminarians Cocktail Competition on October 9, 2026!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of handcrafted cocktails, friendly competition, great food, and fellowship—all in support of the seminarians of Notre Dame Seminary.

Team Sponsorships will go on sale July 22, 2026!
For more information visit nds.edu/sips!

Congratulations to Will Whitlow and Juan Pablo Moran Duran from the Archdiocese of Atlanta or their ordination to the transitional diaconate. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their diaconate ministries and continue on their journey to the priesthood.
Congratulations Deacon Will and Deacon Juan Pablo!

Photos by Wendell Tumale of Engineered Capture LLC.

Congratulations to Deacon Joshua Basse from the Diocese of San Angelo on his ordination to the transitional diaconate! Please keep him in your prayers as he continues his journey toward the priesthood!

This May, during his sabbatical work, Fr. Deo Ekisa gave a series of conferences to Ugandan priests at St. Augustine’s Institution for Ongoing Formation for Priests on the subject of Ars Celebrandi — “the Art of Celebrating.” We are grateful for his continued dedication to priestly formation and sharing the beauty of the Church’s liturgy around the world.

Surrounded by friends, family, and mentors, our graduates celebrated this special milestone with gratitude and joy. Please keep our seminarians in your prayers as they travel back to their dioceses and begin their summer ministry assignments!

Catch up on all that happened at Notre Dame Seminary this spring!
Read the newsletter today and see how your prayers and support continue to impact the formation of future priests and lay leaders!
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a28706386c.html

Please Join Us for our Lay Programs Summer Enrichment Courses!

This summer, the Lay Programs is excited to offer a summer enrichment opportunity focused on Catholic Perspectives on Contemporary Issues. This series is for those interested in deepening their understanding of contemporary issues through a Catholic lens.

Topics include:
June 20- Jesus, the Prophets, & Social Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Theology regarding Catholic Social Ethics (Fr. Brice Higginbotham)
July 11- Tech & AI and Whirlwind Intro to Catholic Social Teaching (Dr. Brian Boyd)
August 8- Liturgical Reform & Renewal (Jen Ely, OV, STL)

Classes will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You may choose to:
sign up to attend all three classes for a single flat fee of $40 or sign up per class at $20 per session.

* Fees are to help cover instructor stipends. If you wish to attend but cannot afford the fees, please email [email protected] for scholarship opportunities.

Spaces are limited, so please register soon using the 2026 Lay Programs Summer Enrichment Course Sign-Up below.

2026 Lay Programs Summer Enrichment Course Sign Up This summer, the Lay Programs is excited to offer a summer enrichment/continuing education opportunity focused on Catholic Perspectives on Contemporary Issues. This series is for those interested in deepening their understanding of contemporary issues through a Catholic lens. The course is titled PS...

Congratulations to Gabe Dowden and Blaine Phillips on their ordination to the transitional diaconate on May 23, 2026. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their diaconate ministries.

Congratulations Deacon Gabe and Deacon Blaine!

On May 14, 2026, the Notre Dame Seminary community gathered in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception for the Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating the accomplishments of our graduating seminarians and lay students.