Our Mission
Priestly Formation and Theological Education
We are preparing men for the Roman Catholic priesthood in the Diocese of Cleveland and serving as a center for advanced theological education for ministerial service.
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As a house of formation, seminarians engage in human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation. We invite you to be part of our story.
First Theology Seminarians instituted to Ministry of Acolyte
"Make your life worthy of your service at the table of the Lord and of His Church." On Friday, February 9, 2024, seven first theology seminarians were instituted to the Ministry of Acolyte. The Most...
Seminarians Support Crisis Pregnancy Centers
For the months of October and November, seminarians at Borromeo Seminary and Saint Mary Seminary held a diaper drive under the direction of their Social Concerns Committee. Â The intent of the drive...
Meet Father Michael Stalla: “Listen to the voice of the Lord.”
Fr. Michael Stalla is originally from Holy Trinity Parish in Avon where he was educated, along with his six siblings, by the Sisters of Notre Dame. He was ordained for the Diocese of Cleveland in...
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Accreditations & Affiliatons
Founded in 1848
Incorporated in the State of Ohio on August 16, 1968
Vocations & Seminary
Program of Priestly Formation
Forming men of prayer, service, and holiness for God’s people
Graduate Degree Programs
Advanced Theological Education
A center for advanced theological education for ministerial service.
Saint Mary Seminary Library
Supporting Study and Research
Our strong collection of materials—including more than 85,000 volumes, nearly 500 units of audio-visual media, and more than 18,000 bound and electronic journals—supports graduate research in theology at the Masters and Doctor of Ministry levels.