Why Trust Sacred Heart?

Over 24 dioceses and religious orders entrust their seminarians to Sacred Heart, sending students from all over the world. Our students are all ages, backgrounds and experiences, yet they come together as one as we live our vision: to Conform Our World to the Heart of Christ.

We value the trust sponsors place in us, and we work very hard to tailor programs to the needs of your seminarians. Sacred Heart offers Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees, a Priestly Certificate, programs in English & Cultural Studies, Hispanic Preparation for Ministry, and bridging programs for international students as they transition from English into philosophy and theology. We provide experiential learning experiences and are the only Catholic seminary to co-sponsor an archeological dig in the Holy Land; the expedition is a favorite and transformative summer program of students. We are also the only Catholic seminary to house a center for Jewish and Catholic studies on-site: The Lux Center.

We do a lot, but importantly, we know our students. Whether they will be in urban or rural ministries, diocesean or religious order, we work to deliver formation that prepares them for the road ahead. When alumni come back for a visit and say “I feel at home”, that tells us they felt listened too, cared for, and guided. When we receive a letter of thanks from a sponsor or a parishioner, we know the students left well-prepared for a changing and challenging world.

If you are just exploring Sacred Heart, give us a call. We are happy to talk about programs and can provide academic audits for prospective students. We also offer more than on-site formation; our professors are willing to bring programs to you. Below is information for you to explore further. We hope to hear from you soon.

Very Rev. Raúl Gómez-Ruiz SDS, Ph.D.
President-Rector