Mission Statement
The Pontifical College Josephinum is a Roman
Catholic seminary whose mission is to prepare
men for the ordained priesthood through human,
spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation.
The seminary consists of two academic divisions:
The College of Liberal Arts and The School of
Theology, which includes a Pre-Theology Program.
The Josephinum is a pontifical institution
immediately subject to the Holy See, through
the Apostolic Nuncio, and governed by the Board
of Trustees. Its programs follow the norms established
by the Code of Canon Law, the Congregation for
Catholic Education, and the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops.
Continuing the vision of its founder, Msgr.
Joseph Jessing, the Josephinum
seeks to prepare priests for the new evangelization
and to serve the pastoral needs of the Church.
In fidelity to this vision, the Josephinum provides
resources to prepare candidates for the priesthood,
enabling them to respond to the particular needs
of
their local communities. The Josephinum shares
its resources with the wider Church by promoting
vocations and by offering continuing education
to clergy and laity.
Approved by the Board of Trustees, October
25, 2005
