Redemptoris Mater Seminary
Overview: Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Dallas, Texas, is a diocesan missionary seminary established to form priests for the New Evangelization. It operates under the auspices of the Neocatechumenal Way and is dedicated to preparing priests who are ready to serve both within the Diocese of Dallas and in missionary capacities worldwide.
History: The seminary was canonically erected on December 8, 2004, by then-Bishop Charles V. Grahmann during a ceremony at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Initially located at Immaculate Conception Church in Grand Prairie, Texas, it moved two years later to its current location on Cockrell Hill Road. Since its inception, the seminary has ordained nineteen priests and one deacon, all serving in various capacities within the Diocese of Dallas.
Denomination: Redemptoris Mater Seminary is a Roman Catholic institution. It is part of the global network of Redemptoris Mater seminaries, which are diocesan seminaries with a missionary orientation, formed in collaboration with the Neocatechumenal Way.
Location: The seminary is situated at 419 N. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75211. This location provides a conducive environment for the formation and education of seminarians.
Faculty: Specific details about the current faculty members are not publicly available. However, the seminary collaborates with the University of Dallas for academic instruction, particularly in theological studies. Additionally, priests and educators affiliated with the Neocatechumenal Way contribute to the formation program.
Curriculum: Seminarians at Redemptoris Mater Seminary pursue a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree through the University of Dallas. The program encompasses:
- Sacred Scripture: 21 credit hours
- Historical Theology: 12 credit hours
- Moral Theology: 12 credit hours
- Practical Theology: 27 credit hours
- Practicum: 12 credit hours
- Other Theology Electives: 36 credit hours
The curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive theological education and pastoral training, preparing seminarians for priestly ordination and service.
Tuition and Financial Information: Specific tuition costs and financial information are not publicly disclosed. Prospective seminarians are encouraged to contact the seminary directly to discuss financial arrangements, scholarships, and other forms of support available to assist with the cost of formation.
Additional Information: Redemptoris Mater Seminary emphasizes an international and missionary character, welcoming vocations from various nations and preparing priests to serve both locally and globally. The seminary's formation program integrates spiritual, human, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions, aligning with the mission of the New Evangelization.
For more detailed information or specific inquiries, prospective students should contact the seminary directly.