Our lady of guadalupe seminary

“What has he done for me?

he has loved me and given me

his whole self.

what shall I do for him?

I shall love him and give

myself to him without reserve.”

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Our lady of guadalupe seminary

“What has he done for me?

he has loved me and given me his whole self.

what shall I do for him?

I shall love him and give myself to him without reserve.”

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Who We Are

The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right, canonically erected by Pope St. John Paul II in 1988. The particular charism and mission of the FSSP is to offer the Sacred Liturgy, including the Holy Mass and the Divine Office, as well as the Sacraments, in all of their traditional solemnity, according to the Latin liturgical books of 1962.

The Fraternity’s name denotes our thanksgiving, filial love, and loyalty to the supreme Pontiff, who encourages our growth, as well as the brotherly unity in Christ that our priests strive to characterize in their lives and work. The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter has close to three hundred priests serving in over one hundred dioceses throughout the world with international headquarters in Fribourg, Switzerland. 

FSSP SINCE 1988

SERVING THE

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Years

Priests

Seminarians

Liturgical Calendar

Liturgical calendar 2023

Check the liturgical calendar for 2023. See which feasts are celebrated on each day. 

Public Events

Public Events

Find out about Summer Camps, Mission Trips including pilgrimages with seminarians, and other events.

Solfege Introduction

Learn how to sing Gregorian chant. Work with solfege exercise to improve your intonation.

Latest News

Diaconate Ordination: March 2024

At 10:00 am Saturday, March 16th, 2024, five of our subdeacons were ordained to the diaconate in the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary. Please pray for the ordinati: Matthew Jagas, FSSP Ronald McCann, FSSP Steve Kalinowski, FSSP Michael...

Kids’ Quiz Bowl: March 9th, 2024

Nebraska and Kansas kids enjoyed a fun, interactive Quiz Bowl day.

Quiz Bowl Night: March 7th, 2024

Commemorating St. Thomas Aquinas' feast with our Quiz Bowl Night.

Subdiaconate Ordinations: February 24th, 2024

"Accipe librum epistolarum, et habete potestatem legendi easin ecclesia sancta dei, tam pro vivis, quam pro defunctis!"

St. Frances de Sales Basketball Tournament: February 11th, 2024

From the St. Frances de Sales Basketball tournament in Milwaukee, WI. It was an action-packed weekend in which 14 teams competed in one of the biggest seminary-basketball tournaments in the country. After surviving a six-game gauntlet, the men of Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Ash Wednesday: February 14th, 2024

Memento, homo quia pulvis es, et in pulverem reverteris

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need college experience to become a Fraternity seminarian?

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College experience has many advantages, such as enhancing academic ability, learning independence, and broadening social experience. We recommend at least two years at a good college or university, but this is not strictly required. With some colleges, the academic and moral corruption encountered make them incompatible with preparing for the seminary. Please note that we cannot accept men with outstanding student loans.

How long does it take to complete the application documents?

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The application documents are many; some of which you complete, some of which you compose, and others that are completed by others. It will normally take several weeks to finalize all the required documents. You are encouraged to begin the process as soon as you have made your decision to apply in order to prevent problems and delays. All of the necessary documents may be found on the Apply page under the “Documents” tab.

How much does it cost to form a seminarian?

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The actual cost is about $ 30,000 per year. Most of this cost is paid through the generosity of our benefactors, who deserve our prayers every day. Currently, FSSP seminarians are asked to pay $7,000 per year for tuition, room, and board.

Are seminarians allowed to bring their own cars?

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Yes.

                English is not my primary language. Must I possess competency in English in order to apply to Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary?

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                Although you need not be an expert in the English language in order to study successfully at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, you must be proficient in both spoken and written English. Serious applicants should work on their English skills and take classes in English, if necessary, before applying.