On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary community witnessed three men from Third Theology profess their faith and take an oath of fidelity in preparation for their ordinations as Transitional Deacons this Spring and Summer.

On March 18, 2026, seminarians and faculty gathered for solemn Evening Prayer. During this rite, members of the fourth theology class made their Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity in preparation for their ordinations to the priesthood.

Dr. Christopher Klofft, Adjunct Professor at the Seminary, has been honored with The Assumption University Presidential Award for Excellence in Contribution to the Mission.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Pope St.

Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi — March 1–8, 2026

Led by Msgr. William Fay, Professor of Philosophy & Theology
Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, MA

Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025!  Eleven deacons have returned to their respective dioceses upon completion of formation to be ordained to the Holy Order of Priesthood and serve God’s Church. 

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Pope St.

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary is the recipient of the 2025 Lantern Award. The award, given by the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus State Council, was presented at the Patriot's Day Dinner where the Rector of the Seminary, Fr. Brian Kiely, accepted the award on behalf of the Seminary.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great sadness that we have received the news that His Holiness, Pope Francis, died this morning in Rome after a long battle with respiratory illness and a recent 38-day hospitalization.