Seminarians
The Office of Seminarians serves the diocesan bishop in nurturing vocations to the ordained priesthood by encouraging young men who have the requisite qualities, according to the policies and norms of the church. The Office works in discernment and formation with candidates; seminarians; seminary rectors, facilities and formation staff. The Director of Seminarians always attends formation and evaluation meetings at the seminaries to collaborate and assist in the evaluation process.
For more information, please contact the Office of Seminarians:
Msgr. C. Slade Crawford, Director
Michele Johnston, Assistant to Msgr. Crawford
11 North B Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-435-3552
johnstonm@ptdiocese.org
Discernment Process and Procedures for Acceptance as a Seminarian for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee:
Dialogue with the local pastor, associate pastor, or other diocesan priests
Referral by a parish priest to the Director of Vocations
Initial interview with the Director of Vocations
- Ongoing communication and contact with the Director of Vocations
- Possible participation in the Diocesan Discernment Programs
Application form completion
- Letters of recommendation and Pastor’s evaluation
- Medical/Physical examination
- Academic transcripts and academic evaluation
- Psychological evaluation
- Sacramental records
Interview with the Bishop
Review and personal interview of the applicant by the Seminarian Review Board
Acceptance/non-acceptance for the Diocese by the Bishop, upon recommendation of Seminarian Review Board
Admitted into the Diocesan Seminary Formation Program
Seminarian Review Board
The Seminarian Review Board is appointed by the Diocesan Bishop and consists of three priests; one permanent deacon; one religious sister; one male lay person; one female lay person; the Director of Vocations; the Director of Seminarians and the secretary to the Director of Seminarians. The Diocesan Bishop chairs this Board.
The Seminarians of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee are currently studying in the following seminaries:
St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
10701 S. Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
St. John Vianney College Seminary
2900 S.W. 87th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33165
St. Joseph College Seminary
75376 River Rd.
St. Benedict, LA 70457