St. Patricks

Walk for Life 2010

05 February 2010

On January 23^rd, Seminarians from the west (Saint John, Camarillo, Saint John Vianney, Denver, Mount Angel, St. Benedict, Oregon, and Saint Patrick’s, Menlo Park) marched together for the Walk for Life West Coast. Together with a dedicated group from St. Patrick’s, we were able to host the guest seminarians. The guests arrived on Friday evening and after receiving a warm welcome from our president and rector, Fr. James McKearney, S.S., the seminarians joined together for dinner and Evening Prayer. It was a powerful experience for all of us that resulted in fellowship, fraternity and a renewed committment to the Church's stance on the dignity of the human person. Saturday morning began with Mass at the cathedral with the Archbishop. The photograph of the group above was taken moments after the Mass.

Discernment Weekend Retreat 2010

05 January 2010

Many thanks go out to all the men who came to the discernment retreat 2010. Hopefully, you were moved in some way to further consider your call to the priesthood sparked by the guidance of Sister Kathleen Bryant, RSC our retreat director, the encouraging words of Archbishop Niederauer and also with the words of the many speakers and panelists. Many, many thanks go out to Andrew Spyrow, our seminarian coordinator from the Archdiocese of San Francisco and to all of his brother seminarians who contributed in various ways with hospitality, tours and one-on-one conversations with individual retreatants. Thanks also to Fr. Vincent Bui the Dean of Students of the Seminary for the coordination of the retreat and for his presence throughout the weekend. In this Year for Priests may Jesus, the High Priest, grant us all the grace to be faithful to follow him wherever he leads. (Revelation 14:4; John 12:26)

Note the Date

19 December 2009

There are several community happenings that are coming in the early days of the Winter semester 2010 that are worthy of special mention…

Congratulations Fr. Samuel West!

19 December 2009

On Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 10 AM at the Cathedral of the Annunciation Sam West of the Diocese of Stockton was ordained to the priesthood. Congratulations Fr. West! May the Lord abundantly bless you in your new responsibilities as a priest in this "Year for Priests!"

Reverend James L. McKearney S.S., Named New President/Rector

10 November 2009

The Provincial Council of the U.S. Province of the Society of St. Sulpice has appointed Sulpician Father James L. McKearney, S.S., M.S., M.Div., S.T.D., as President/Rector of St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, effective July 1, 2009.