In the Media

Mongolia’s cardinal says Pope is coming to ‘whisper the Gospel’

Cardinal Giorgio Marengo of Mongolia discusses the personal journey of faith and the importance of this first-ever papal visit for the country’s small Catholic population.

Aquinas at the Council

Monsignor Thomas G. Guarino, STD, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, explores the relevance of St. Thomas Aquinas during the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council (Nostra Aetate).

Seize the Day - Wednesday, August 10, 2022

On the Feast of St. Lawrence, the patron saint of the diaconate, Deacon Andrew Saunders (director of the Diaconal Formation Program at the Seminary) spoke about the permanent diaconate, the Church's discernment process for potential deacons and how deacons serve the Church.

Quo vadis? Pope revitalizes ancient theologian’s rules as a timely guide

Monsignor Thomas Guarino, professor emeritus of systematic theology and author of "Vincent of Lérins and the Development of Christian Doctrine," discusses the fifth-century monk whom Pope Francis quotes and references.

At Ordination the Cross Becomes a Mirror of Self-discovery

Rev. Msgr. Joseph Reilly, outgoing Rector/Dean of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology reflects on his priestly ordination and how the cross can serve as a "mirror" of self-discovery in the priesthood.

Titus Brandsma was killed in a Nazi death camp. This Sunday, Pope Francis will make him a saint.

Dianne Traflet discusses the spiritual life and moral clarity of St. Titus Brandsma.

Pope advances sainthood causes, including Dutch priest murdered at Dachau

Diane Traflet shares the story of Blessed Titus Brandsma, the Dutch Carmelite friar martyred at Dachau concentration camp, whose sainthood cause was advanced by Pope Francis.

At Convocation, Deacons Reminded That Theirs Is a Ministry Centered on Christ, Eucharist

Deacon Andrew Saunders, director of the Diaconal Formation Program at the Seminary, delivered powerful perspectives to the Diaconate as Heralds of the Gospel and Leaders of the New Evangelization.

Episcopal Coherence

Msgr. Thomas G. Guarino, professor emeritus of systematic theology, discusses the Dallas Charter and achieving principled consistency—according to the canons of natural justice and Catholic doctrine—concerning the priesthood.

Dr. Patrick Manning Honored with 2021 Michael Pressley Award for a Promising Scholar in the Education Field

Dr. Patrick Manning, Associate Professor and Chair of Pastoral Theology, is the 2021 recipient of the Michael Pressley Award for a Promising Scholar in the Education Field.

Fall River Seminarian Develops Apologetics Website

Seminarian John Garabedian develops Auspice Maria website to spread the saving love of Jesus Christ to hearts longing for love, happiness, and peace that only God can give.

When a Dad Became a Priest, Like his Son

Rev. Edmond Ilg, Immaculate Conception Seminary alumnus, was ordained on Father's Day and vested by his son, Rev. Philip.

Life of Greek Saint in Italy an Example of Ecumenism for Today

Professors Murzaku, Capra and Milewski discuss their work on the life of St. Neilos, founder of Grottaferrata.

Historian Says Faith Lived in Dachau Section Set Aside for Clergy

Dianne Traflet shares the faith story of the imprisoned Dachau priests during the Holocaust.