News from Assumption Seminary
Christmas Second Collection will Support Assumption Seminary
Assumption Seminary strives to keep the flame alive. For more than 100 years as we form priests for the Archdiocese of San Antonio and beyond. Led by Bishop Gary Janak, seminary rector, and your generous support, our seminarians can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, develop their intellect as full-time students in philosophy and theology, engage in profound pastoral ministry experiences and grow as joyful, holy men of God.
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Your financial gift to the Christmas Second Collection and online giving is critical to the formation of your future pastors, spiritual directors, confessors and pastoral leaders. Thank you for your generosity.
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We wish you a very blessed Christmas celebration with your family and parish.
Assumption Seminarian Nathan Blanchard Ordained in Phoenix
In the photo above, from left to right, Bishop John Dolan, Dcn. Nathan Blanchard, Bishop Gary Janak.
On Saturday, November 22 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Flagstaff, Arizona, Nathan Blanchard from the Diocese of Phoenix, was ordained a transitional deacon. Nathan's ordination Mass was concelebrated by Bishop John Dolan and more than a dozen priests from the Diocese of Phoenix as well as Bishop Gary Janak, JCL, Assumption Seminary Rector. Nathan completed his theological studies at Assumption Seminary this year. Also in attendance were Blanchard’s parents, Dcn. Greg and Christina Blanchard, and his five siblings.