St. John's Seminary in California

06/02/2026

Catholicism and Culture, the podcast of the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry program for lay men and women, has a new episode: Magnifica Humanitas with Dr. Andrew Staron!

Dr. Andrew Staron, Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary Seminary, discusses Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical.

Listen to the episode: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/catholicismandculture/episodes/Magnifica-Humanitas-with-Dr--Andrew-Staron-e3k733l/a-acmib2q

Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996

If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]

06/02/2026

Please keep our newly ordained priests in your prayers.

This past weekend was a joyful and grace-filled celebration of priestly ordinations. In Las Vegas, Fr. Simon and Fr. German were ordained during a beautiful Mass at Guardian Angel Cathedral. In Los Angeles, Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrated the Ordination Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, where Fr. Jerick, Fr. David, and Fr. Martin were ordained to the priesthood.

Watch the celebrations:

Las Vegas Ordination Mass (Livestream):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mkRvD7jkx4

Los Angeles Ordination Mass (Livestream):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_hDboM9zZY

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our donors and benefactors. Your prayers and generous financial support help advance the mission of St. John’s Seminary and support the formation of future priests.

Please continue to pray for these newly ordained priests as they begin their ministry in service.

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06/01/2026

Here is a slideshow for the 2026 SJS commencement ceremony:

https://stjohnsem.edu/2026-commencement-slideshow

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our newly ordained priests!
Reverend Jerick Vicente Miranda Alenton
Reverend David Zamora
Reverend Shengda Zhu

05/28/2026

“Mark your calendars and save the date! 📅✨

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, St. John’s Seminary Community is excited to share the schedule for the upcoming Ordinations! This sacred and life-changing moment is not only a celebration for those being ordained, but for our entire faith community as we witness God’s call being answered with courage, love, and devotion. ✝️🙏🏻

As this beautiful day draws near, let us come together in prayer for these men — that they may continue to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, guided with wisdom, and filled with peace as they prepare to dedicate their lives in service to God and His people.

May this season be one of anticipation, encouragement, and abundant blessings for them and for all who have supported them on this journey. We cannot wait to celebrate this unforgettable occasion together! ❤️”

LA Ordination

https://olacathedral.org/events/priesthood-ordination

TUC Ordination

https://news.diocesetucson.org/news/charles-carlos-nagore-ordained-as-transitional-deacon

ORG Ordination

https://www.christcathedralcalifornia.org/event/2026-priesthood-ordination/

LAV Ordination

https://lvcatholic.org/news/2026-new-priest-assignments

05/26/2026

New LA priests: 2026: Jerick Alenton!

https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/jerick-alenton-2026/

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Some special moments from our 2026 Commencement Ceremony 🎓✨

We are so proud of each graduate and all the hard work, perseverance, and faith that brought them to this milestone. As they step into a new season of life, we ask that you keep them in your prayers — for wisdom, courage, purpose, and God’s guidance in all that lies ahead. 🙏Thank you to everyone who encouraged, supported, and poured into these graduates along the way.

05/21/2026

A great moment of connection for our seminarians at the final game of the academic year.

05/18/2026

Catholicism and Culture, the podcast of the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry degree for lay men and women, has a new episode: Campus Ministry: Challenges and Graces with Rosie Shawver!

Rosie Shawver, Executive Director of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, discusses the life of Catholic campus ministers today!

Listen to the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campus-ministry-challenges-and-graces-with-rosie-shawver/id1497576822?i=1000768050590

Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996

If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at [email protected]