The College and Theology seminarians of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will return to campus to mark the start of the academic year on Tuesday, August 20th beginning with registration and moving-in to the residence halls.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (Registration)
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Tours for Seminarians/families)
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
College Building, Center House
100 East Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Montgomery County)
Bishop Timothy C. Senior, Rector, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, and students entering the seminary for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be available for media interviews. Bishop Senior will be available from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Media are also invited to see the college residence halls and participate in tours of the seminary. Please contact Alyssa Zinar, Devine + Partners, in advance to arrange an interview and tour at 215-568-2525 or [email protected].
The Seminary anticipates an overall enrollment of 165 seminarians for the 2019-2020. Of the 44 new seminarians, 19 are seminarians studying for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, six are entering the college seminary while 13 are entering the Spiritual Year, Pre-Theology or ESL. In total, there are 75 new or returning seminarians for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, studying at St. Charles.
Saint Charles’ seminarian population is becoming increasingly diverse with approximately 30% of its students now coming from Asian, Latino, or African countries or nationalities.
Opening week at the seminary will include campus tours, in which returning seminarians will pair with new seminarians and their families to tour the grounds and facilities. Group activities such as daily Mass and day trips are also planned during the first week. Fall classes for the College and Theology seminarians of Saint Charles Borromeo officially begin on Thursday, August 22, 2019.
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Editor’s Note: Founded in 1832, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has been forming men for priestly service in the Catholic Church for more than 180 years. With the generosity of many, these young seminarians are able to successfully transform into the compassionate and loyal priests and inspiring leaders of tomorrow’s Church. For more information on Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, please call 610-667-3394 or visit www.scs.edu.
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Contact:
Alaina N. Longo
Deputy Communications Officer
215-587-3747 (office)