Annunciation
Conception Seminary College releases Spring 2022 Dean’s List
CONCEPTION, Mo. – The Office of the Registrar at Conception Seminary College, in Conception, Missouri, announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the 2022 spring semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student and earn a 3.70 GPA or higher on at least…
Family Men in Formation
Two of Conception Seminary College’s most vibrant – and, dare I say, popular – additions in the last three years are a pair of married Catholic laymen. Dr. Jonathan Fuqua teaches philosophy and Mr. Benjamin Darnell serves as the seminary’s first lay Human Formation advisor, and also teaches theology. Each considers it a privilege to…
Sons of Thunder
Men enter seminary to discern the priesthood, which, more fully, means going through the process of formation to produce an “integrated man.” Integration, in this sense, translates to a well-rounded, healthy man. Each aspect of formation impacts all the other aspects. The ancient philosopher Plato, when discussing education, argues that each child, in addition to…
For the Least of Our Brothers
Each semester, the seminarians of Conception Seminary College are given a wonderful opportunity to donate a significant amount of money to a charity of their choosing. This money comes from the St. Teresa of Calcutta Fund, which was given to the seminary by an anonymous donor, who wanted to give the seminarians firsthand experience in…
Conception Seminary College releases Fall 2021 Dean’s List
CONCEPTION, Mo. – The Office of the Registrar at Conception Seminary College, in Conception, Missouri, announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 fall semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student and earn a 3.70 GPA or higher on at least…
Conception Seminary College to host fall annual play based on Aesop’s Fables
Conception Seminary College will present their annual theater production, entitled A Bagful of Fables, by Robert R. Lehan. This collection of fables presents Aesop with an attitude! Join this lively troupe of actors and even Aesop — who may be long gone from this earth but is still the life of the party! — as…
For the Future of the Church
Conception Seminary College stands firm in our foundation as a Benedictine-run seminary serving the Midwest, forming well-rounded men who will guide the future of the Church. Through academic, spiritual, pastoral, and human formation, we accompany men as they listen for God’s Voice, discern their priestly vocation, and become missionary disciples. Spiritual Formation The fruitfulness…
Conception Seminary College releases Spring 2021 Dean’s List
CONCEPTION, Mo. – The Office of the Registrar at Conception Seminary College, in Conception, Missouri, announced the students named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled as a full-time student and earn a 3.70 GPA or higher on at least…
Warriors, yet sheep
A Seminarian’s Perspective on Brotherhood When I was in high school, the football team sort of ran our school for the duration of their season, at least from a social standpoint. Everything revolved around the football team, their schedule, and their wins and losses. I didn’t play football, but I always admired the brotherhood they…
Fraternity of Four
Diocese of San Angelo Let’s get one thing straight upfront: “It’s just Coke.” Coming to Conception Seminary College can cause a culture clash. A longstanding tension among Midwesterners is the proper term for a soft drink: pop or soda. The four graduating seniors from the Diocese of San Angelo in Texas affirm that whether Coca-Cola,…