Cardinal Muench Seminary, a diocesan college seminary administered by the Diocese of Fargo, offers college and pre-theology programs of formation.
On May 13 2010, two bishops joined us for the graduation of three seminarians.
Tour the facility and learn a little about North Dakota's Red River Valley.
At first Cardinal Muench’s parents resisted the idea of their son entering the seminary. Read more about the man they gave as a gift to the Church.
In 1938 Bishop Muench wrote, “It is a great honor to have a priest in the family; and a blessing, too. If a boy has a vocation and expresses his desire to become a priest, parents, instead of throwing obstacles in his way, ought to encourage him and make every sacrifice that he may be what God wants him to be.”
Link to the Vocations page of Diocese of Fargo website. Also check out links to the Vocation Offices of neighboring dioceses.
The program of priestly formation at Cardinal Muench Seminary follows the norms established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Information on the currently enrolled seminarians, and a look at their life and schedule.
A story in the June issue of New Earth announced that a consultant has been hired by the Diocese of Fargo to study the Catholic Church’s facilities in Fargo, West Fargo, Horace and Kindred. This study will include consideration of future uses of the CMS facility. On April 8, 2010, it was announced that the seminary program of priestly formation will come to an end in May 2011 (summary of announcment). At the time it was also stated that there are no plans to sell the property, but that it will be put to a new use.
After serving the seminarians of CMS for a combined total of 70 years, Dr. Walter Nichipor and Dr. William Weiler retire. A celebration in their honor was held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
Because of low enrollment, Bishop Aquila has decided to end the program of priestly formation at Cardinal Muench Seminary in May 2011. Additional information:
Mailing address, phone number and e-mail address of Cardinal Muench Seminary. If you are interested in supporting the work of Cardinal Muench Seminary, contact the Development Office.
Cardinal Muench Seminary employs a secure website to accommodate online donations and payments. Support CMS with the click of a button! (Instructions)
List of the administrative staff, academic faculty and support staff of Cardinal Muench Seminary.