Kenrick–Glennon Seminary

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Kenrick–Glennon Seminary
Short name KGS
Type Diocesan seminary
Status Active
Sponsoring diocese(s) Archdiocese of Saint Louis
Operated by Archdiocese of Saint Louis
City Saint Louis, Missouri
State / province Missouri
Country United States
Address 5200 Glennon Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63119
Website Official site
Levels of formation Human Formation, Spiritual Formation, Intellectual Formation, Pastoral Formation
Degrees Master of Divinity (M.Div.), S.T.B.


Kenrick–Glennon Seminary is the Catholic seminary of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, preparing men for the ministerial priesthood of the Catholic Church through an integrated program of Human, Spiritual, Intellectual, and Pastoral Formation.

Campus and Formation

The seminary describes its mission as forming seminarians toward configuration to the Heart of Jesus Christ, High Priest and Shepherd, through a program of formation grounded in four theological foundations: a Trinitarian foundation centered on the Heart of Jesus, a Christological foundation focused on configuration in persona Christi, a Pneumatological foundation emphasizing the Holy Spirit as primary Formator, and formation of the identities of Beloved Son, Chaste Spouse, Spiritual Father, Spiritual Physician, and Good Shepherd. Campus resources include the Souvay Memorial Library and a Nature Trail.

Academics

Kenrick–Glennon Seminary comprises Cardinal Glennon College, an undergraduate program, and the Kenrick School of Theology, which includes a Pre-Theology Program and a Theologate Program. The Theologate curriculum includes M.Div. comprehensive exam requirements and coursework toward the S.T.B.

Current Status

Fr. Paul Hoesing serves as President-Rector of the seminary. The seminary hosts regular events including the Convivium Dinner Auction (its 34th annual dinner is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the Chase Park Plaza Sonesta Hotel in St. Louis), annual ordinations to the Sacred Priesthood and Transitional Diaconate, and a monthly "Rector's Blessings" video series. The seminary can be reached at 5200 Glennon Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63119, T: 314-792-6100.

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