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Saint Meinrad School of Theology has grown out of the school first established here in 1857 by Benedictine monks who came from the Swiss Abbey of Einsiedeln to establish a seminary in southern Indiana. As its Swiss founders noted, the purpose of the foundation was that: "Young men are to be educated for the sacred ministry… and, having completed the course of studies, are to be placed at the dispo

sal of the Bishops of that country." (Letter of Abbot Henry Schmid, OSB, of Einsiedeln to Pope Pius IX, October 6, 1852, as quoted in the History of Saint Meinrad Archabbey by Albert Kleber, OSB, 1954). From 1857 until 1861, only secondary education was provided. Beginning with the academic year of 1861, complete commercial, classical, philosophical and theological courses were offered. Since the original faculty consisted of priests from the Swiss monastic school of Einsiedeln, the traditions of the European schools were made the basis of the cultural and educational program of the new school. After the original buildings were destroyed by fire in 1887, the commercial courses were transferred to the nearby Jasper Academy, which was the forerunner of Marmion Military Academy and Abbey at Aurora, Illinois (1935). The newly built school at Saint Meinrad limited itself to educating candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood. The school was organized, according to the decrees of the Councils of Trent and Baltimore, into major and minor seminary programs. The minor seminary consisted of four years of high school and two years of liberal arts. Major seminary training consisted of two years of philosophy and four years of theology. In 1959, the schools were reorganized into the familiar pattern: high school, college and theologate. At that time, each school was separately incorporated in the State of Indiana. The School of Theology has been a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools since 1969. In 1979, the North Central Association also accredited the School. The most recent comprehensive evaluation by the Association of Theological Schools and the North Central Association occurred in 2004. This evaluation reaffirmed accreditation for ten years and continued full approval for the Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and Master of Art (Catholic Thought & Life) programs.

05/09/2026

Mass for Saint Meinrad graduates, guests and faculty in the Archabbey Church, Saturday May 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m CST

Saint Meinrad’s previous logo and brand identity were introduced in 1995, and its visual template was last revised in 20...
01/06/2026

Saint Meinrad’s previous logo and brand identity were introduced in 1995, and its visual template was last revised in 2010. After 30 years, the visual system needed greater flexibility to support modern print and digital communication. With a refreshed visual identity for clarity and flexibility, Saint Meinrad continues its mission as a community grounded in prayer, committed to service, and dedicated to forming leaders for the Church.

You can visit this FAQ page for more information about our new brand identity:
https://www.saintmeinrad.org/the-monastery/brand-refresh

From a few of our newly ordained alumni in the Diocese of Evansville. May God bring to completion the good work he has d...
09/29/2025

From a few of our newly ordained alumni in the Diocese of Evansville. May God bring to completion the good work he has done in them.

Father Nick Biever, from left, Father Keith Hart, Father Aaron Herrenbruck and Father Clint Johnson face the back of St. Benedict Cathedral during the Rite of Ordination Mass June 14. All four men were ordained

08/18/2025

The original drone-monk, Fr. Simon Herrmann, took this timelapsed video of the photo after Mass at the 2025 reunion. Thanks again to all who attended, it was wonderful to have you here!

"It would be impossible for me to acknowledge everyone who stands with me today, but I do want to name some of those who...
08/07/2025

"It would be impossible for me to acknowledge everyone who stands with me today, but I do want to name some of those who are no longer with us. Please bear with me as I recite what Pope Francis might have called “a Litany of Saints Next-Door.”"

Father Denis asked if I would accept this honor. In response, I immediately sat down and wrote the following.

Congratulations Dan!
08/07/2025

Congratulations Dan!

Dan Conway, of Louisville, KY, was honored on August 5 with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

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