St. Mary's Seminary

St. Mary's Seminary St. Mary's Seminary prepares configuration and discipleship stage seminarians for the priesthood.
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Mary's Seminary accompanies and prepares theology and pre-theology seminarians for the Roman Catholic priesthood by configuring them to the heart of Christ the Good Shepherd through programs of human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation. This esteemed school of Mary is committed to the finest and comprehensive formation of theology and pre-theology men, for an effective pastoral service

to the people of God as holy, virtuous, competent, and compassionate Roman Catholic priests and espoused heralds of the Gospel. In the spirit of mutual respect and shared vision, the faculty and staff of the Seminary, along with the bishops, priests, and laity of the sponsoring dioceses in Texas and across the nation, strive to achieve the mission of this honorable institution, which is essential to the work of building up the Kingdom of God.

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dcn. Carlin Waters, a Houston Vocations seminarian!
06/01/2026

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dcn. Carlin Waters, a Houston Vocations seminarian!

05/31/2026
Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dcn. Theodore Birkofer, from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston!
05/28/2026

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Dcn. Theodore Birkofer, from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston!

Congratulations to Dcn. Joseph Fiorentino, ordained to the Transitional Diaconate last Saturday in the Diocese of Tyler....
05/27/2026

Congratulations to Dcn. Joseph Fiorentino, ordained to the Transitional Diaconate last Saturday in the Diocese of Tyler.

Please join us in continuing to pray for him as he prepares for ordination to the priesthood.

05/26/2026
05/24/2026
05/22/2026

A joyful new chapter begins for the Diocese of Laredo!

Save the date for the Ordination & Installation of Very Reverend John J. Gomez as the Second Bishop of the Diocese of Laredo.

📅 June 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM
📍 Sames Auto Arena, Laredo, Texas

Join us in prayer and celebration as we welcome our new shepherd.

More details to come.

05/21/2026

With profound gratitude and praise to Almighty God, the Diocese of Brownsville joyfully announces the Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood of Rev. Mr. Arturo Escobedo, Jr. through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Daniel E. Flores.

In this sacred celebration, the Church rejoices as Christ calls another servant to stand at His altar, proclaim His Gospel, and shepherd His people with faith, devotion, and love. May the Holy Spirit strengthen Rev. Mr. Arturo Escobedo, Jr. as he answers God’s call with a generous heart and a life dedicated completely to the service of the Church.

The faithful are invited to join in this beautiful moment of grace and thanksgiving.
📍 Immaculate Conception Cathedral
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00 A.M.

Please continue to pray for Rev. Mr. Arturo Escobedo, Jr. and for an increase in holy vocations to the priesthood throughout the Diocese of Brownsville.

This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” — Luke 22:19

05/13/2026

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

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9845 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX
77024

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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