Seminary Blog
CSC 2016 Graduates: James Flattery
Diocese? Diocese of Davenport, Iowa Home Parish? Immaculate Conception Future plans after graduation? Go on to theology at Mundelein Seminary Favorite Memory from your time at Conception Seminary College? Spending time around the table with Fr Pat and the guys. Favorite course you took at CSC? Death and Dying with Dr. McGrath What will you…
CSC 2016 Graduate: Phil Novotny
Diocese? Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska Home Parish? Mary Our Queen Catholic Church Future plans after graduation? Continuing on to theological studies at Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis. Favorite Memory from your time at Conception Seminary College? Church chat in Brad Berhost’s room. Star gazing and faith sharing with my sister Rachel and Johnny Blauw. Batman’s bratwurst under the pines. Dr.…
Abbey Basilica Anniversary
Today we celebrate 125 years of the Dedication of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Our historic basilica church was dedicated on May 10, 1891. It has served as the place of worship and encounter with God.It is a space of beauty and grandeur. With gratitude we celebrate this special anniversary in our history. In…
Running the Race: Abbey Trails 2016
I’ve got the shoes. I’ve got the race number across my chest. But I am not a runner. Conception Abbey’s annual 5k Run, Abbey Trails, was a chance for me to try. I have never been a runner, but always into making sure I was fit and in shape. This year in preparation for the…
CSC 2016 Graduates: Tomas Sandoval
Diocese? Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Home Parish? St. Monica’s Catholic Church Future plans after graduation? Continuing on to theological studies at St. John Vianney in Denver, Colorado. Favorite Memory from your time at Conception Seminary College? It is impossible to narrow it down to just one memory… It’s all a beautiful blur! Favorite course…
CSC 2016 Graduates: Br. Damian, CMC
Religious Order / Diocese? Congregation of Mary Co-Redemptrix / Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Home Parish? Saint Adalbert Future plans after graduation? Stay at The Congregation of The Mother Co-Redemptrix for discernment, formation, and work in the community for 2 years until I receive my Final Vows, (if God wills) to prepare for theology studies at Notre…
CSC 2016 Graduates: Mauricio Tovar
Diocese? Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska Home Parish? Divine Mercy Future plans after graduation? I am looking forward to continue discerning priesthood and purse theological studies. Favorite Memory from your time at Conception Seminary College? My favorite memory was during my first week doing an obstacle course as a freshmen class. Favorite course you took at…
CSC 2016 Graduates: Nicholas Newton
Diocese? Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Home Parish? Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Future plans after graduation? Continue on to theology at Saint Meinrad School of Theology Favorite Memory from your time at Conception Seminary College? Talking in the hallway with my brothers. Favorite course you took at CSC? Shakespeare with Brother Jude What will you miss…
CSC 2016 Graduates: Jonathan Fox
Diocese? Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas Home Parish? Saint John the Evangelist in Lawrence, Kansas Future plans after graduation? Attend Kenrick Seminary Favorite Memory from your time at Conception Seminary College? Chilling at Gaudeamus Favorite course you took at CSC? Modern Philosophy with Dr. McGrath What will you miss the most CSC? The people Favorite…
CSC 2016 Graduates: Brad Distler
Diocese? Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri Home Parish? St. Martin’s Catholic Church Future plans after graduation? Go to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary for theology studies. Favorite Memory from your time at Conception Seminary College? Playing card games with Martin Parizek, Nick Newton, my family, and a couple of friends after the play my junior year. Favorite course…