Profiles
Newly Ordained Priest
"During my eight years at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, I was shaped into a man who strives for holiness every day. The seminary fostered my desire to deepen my commitment to the people I serve. Their well-integrated approach, encompassing pastoral, academic, and spiritual formation, has had a profound impact on my life. It is important to recognize that behind the scenes, hearts are being changed and transformed, allowing us to become better symbols of light for the Church and vessels of God’s grace.
The priesthood has been an immense blessing, as I have had the opportunity to meet people, learn their stories, and be present in their moments of great joy. Seminary formation is vital to the life of the Church as it requires priests for the sacraments, such as the Eucharist
and Confession. The significance of the Seminary Appeal and the importance of contributing financially to the seminary’s endeavors cannot be underestimated. The work of the Church and the seminary is a collective effort of the entire Archdiocese. I credit my formation and my current position to the many people who believed in the seminary and supported the Appeal through their prayers and financial contributions."
–– Father Andrew Auletta
- The Seminary’s Ryan Memorial Library boasts over 50,000 circulating and reference items, with special collections of liturgical books, catechisms, devotionals, Catholic pamphlets, and holy cards; it also provides its students access to several hundred periodicals and e-books through its database subscriptions.
- The School of Theological Studies is a major center of theological education in Philadelphia for laity, priests, and religious. It is one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States with more than 300 students enrolled in its various programs.
- The Seminary’s Ryan Memorial Library boasts over 50,000 circulating and reference items, with special collections of liturgical books, catechisms, devotionals, Catholic pamphlets, and holy cards; it also provides its students access to several hundred periodicals and e-books through its database subscriptions.
- The School of Theological Studies is a major center of theological education in Philadelphia for laity, priests, and religious. It is one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States with more than 300 students enrolled in its various programs.