Assumption Seminary
| Assumption Seminary | |
|---|---|
| Type | Diocesan Seminary |
| Status | Open |
| Rite | Latin |
| Sponsoring diocese(s) | Archdiocese of San Antonio |
| City | San Antonio |
| State / province | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Address | 2600 W Woodlawn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78228 |
| Website | Official site |
| Levels of formation | Propaedeutic stage through pastoral placement |
| Pontifical status | No |
| Interdiocesan | Yes |
Assumption Seminary is a Catholic seminary in San Antonio, Texas, that forms men for the priesthood as parish priests, with an emphasis on bilingual (English and Spanish) skills for ministry in diverse cultures. It ordains priests for pastoral leadership in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio and in other dioceses around the country.
History
Assumption Seminary has a 110-year history in San Antonio, Texas, which the seminary describes as giving its seminarians a rich spiritual and cultural heritage to draw from in their pursuit of priesthood.
Campus and Formation
The seminary's mission is to prepare and cultivate the minds and hearts of men saying "yes" to God's call to serve the Catholic faithful as holy parish priests and leaders. Formation proceeds "from propaedeutic beginnings to pastoral placement," and the seminary's formation team works to develop seminarians' pastoral and parish leadership skills alongside an appreciation of cultural heritage and proficiency in both English and Spanish.
Academics
Assumption Seminary partners with an accredited theological school, the largest Catholic university in Texas, and a language- and culture-focused college founded by the Archdiocese of San Antonio, providing seminarians with a faith-based education alongside their formation.