Master of Divinity Ordination

500X330_Ordination The Master of Divinity Ordination program prepares men for ordination into the Roman Catholic priesthood and ministerial leadership in the Church. The University of St. Thomas and St. Mary’s Seminary are committed to empowering men to grow in holiness and develop into pastoral leaders who desire to serve the Church as priests.

1.7 Million

Catholics In 146 Parishes

IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA

Source: The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

64%

Increase In Catholics

WORLDWIDE SINCE 1975

Source: Vatican

68%

Ethnically Diverse Students

ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

Source: University of St. Thomas

A Vocation in Service to the Catholic Church

500X330_Ordination The Master of Divinity Ordination track is a professional degree program designed to develop the academic, spiritual and pastoral skills necessary for ministerial leadership in the Church. The program is available to men preparing for ordination to the Roman Catholic priesthood.

Candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood must complete a 109-hour program that conforms to the Program of Priestly Formation established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Students wishing to enter this program must first have the approval of the Bishop or Religious Superior of their diocese or religious order in order to apply.

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