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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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...
“Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive”
Cleveland Diocese Bishops and Delegates participate in the 13th National Black Catholic Congress. The theme of the Congress challenged delegates to "Write the Vision: A Prophetic Call to Thrive.” A...
Priesthood Ordination for Youngstown Diocese
Three men from the Youngstown Diocese were ordained priests by Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, and in the presence of Most Rev. Michael G. Woost, Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland. Rev....
Fall 2023 Semester
Welcome Master of Arts (Theology) and Continuing Education Students
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 and Graduate School of Theology enhanced my work as a Music Director and inspired me to use the theological knowledge to bring those I ministered to and with closer to God. The knowledge I obtained led me to new ways of strengthening the ministerial work that I do at the parish.
Kyle Lorek, MA (Theology), 2022
Music Director
SS. Robert & William Parish, Euclid
My time at the seminary was challenging, fruitful, faith-filled, and completely worth the time. It has guided and influenced how I approach religious education for children and I suspect it will continue to help me in any future ministry the Lord sends my way.
Debra Kacsala, MA (Theology), 2022
DRE-St. Cyprian Parish, Perry, OH
It was a great joy and a challenge to return to the classroom after an absence of over 20 years. I needed to rejuvenate my priestly ministry, and the Doctor of Ministry program did that for me. Not only did it help strengthen my ministry in the service, but it helped return and renew a sense of joy in serving.
Fr. David M. Misbrener, DMin, 2022
Pastor
St. Jude Catholic Church, Columbiana, Ohio
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, East Palestine, Ohio
My theology degree from Saint Mary Seminary has enhanced my life in every possible way. The instructors, the resources, and the theological education brought an even greater depth of meaning not only to my volunteer work with those incarcerated, but to my patients that I care for as a nurse in Case Management.
Deobrah Nemecek, MA (Theology), 2022
Nurse Case Manager, UH;
Catholic Jail Ministry, Geauga Safety Center
The kind encouragement and many dedicated hours of the faculty greatly helped improve my writing skills and has opened many doors to speak. This Doctor of Ministry degree is just the beginning of a teaching ministry in the healthcare marketplace.
Teresa Durbak Sipos, DMin, RN, MSED, LPC, 2022
Trinity Counseling, Lancaster, OH
Saint Mary’s has helped form my heart to be bold in sharing the richness of our faith with people of diverse ages and backgrounds. I have consistently come across the capacity of children/teens to receive, understand, and live out convicting topics that I learned in graduate-level courses at Saint Mary’s.
Sr. Katherine Marie McCloskey, HMSS, MA (Theology), 2019
St. Michael the Archangel High School, Campus Ministry Assistant
Vocations Director, Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Baton Rouge, LA
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.