For more than 150 years, Saint Francis de Sales Seminary has formed the minds, hearts and souls of men discerning their call to Catholic priesthood.

Today we blend our rich history with new vigor in a priestly formation model designed for the realities of the 21st century.

• Academic development takes place at Sacred Heart School of Theology
• Real-world pastoral experience comes through work in a teaching parish, from first year to year of ordination.
• Spiritual and human development is the focus at the seminary, your home throughout the formation process

This is truly an exciting time of growth for Saint Francis de Sales Seminary. We welcome a new generation of seminarians eager to live their faith and share it with others. And we invite everyone to join us in celebrating our new heart and new spirit!

The seminary at a glance

• Founded in 1845 and opened present campus in 1856
• 4,000 graduates
• Three dozen current seminarians
• Accepting college students, college graduates and working professionals, from the U.S. and around the world
• Graduates earn Master of Divinity degree
• Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Alumni serve Catholics in southeastern Wisconsin and worldwide
• Located in St. Francis, Wisconsin, just south of Milwaukee, among 70 acres of woods along the shores of Lake Michigan

Driving Directions and Campus Map
Campus map and driving directions

Meet our seminarians
Short bios on our seminarians