St. Augustine's Seminary
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St. Augustine's Seminary is the archdiocesan seminary
of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, in Canada
. It also welcomes candidates from elsewhere.
It is a member of the Toronto School of Theology
. It is located by the shore of Lake Ontario
in Toronto.
. The entire funding for the building of the seminary was donated by Eugene O'Keefe
, the wealthy Toronto brewer and philanthropist, though O'Keefe died months before its completion. The Beaux-Arts architecture structure is topped off with a a copper clad dome.
In 1969 the Toronto School of Theology
was created as an independent federation of 7 schools of theology, including the divinity faculties of St. Augustine's Seminary. Within its own federation, University of Toronto
granted all but theology or divinity degrees. Since 1978, by virtue of a change made in its charter, the university has granted theology degrees conjointly with St. Augustine's Seminary and other Toronto School of Theology member institutions.
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It also welcomes candidates from elsewhere.
It is a member of the Toronto School of Theology
Toronto School of Theology
The Toronto School of Theology is an ecumenical centre for graduate theological education and the largest of its kind in Canada. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, the TST comprises seven member colleges in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Reformed traditions, as well as four affiliated...
. It is located by the shore of Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south by the American state of New York. Ontario, Canada's most populous province, was named for the lake. In the Wyandot language, ontarío means...
in Toronto.
History
St. Augustine's Seminary was established in 1913 to train diocesan priestsDiocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
. The entire funding for the building of the seminary was donated by Eugene O'Keefe
Eugene O'Keefe
Eugene O'Keefe , baptized Owen Keeffe, was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He founded the O'Keefe Brewery Company of Toronto Limited in 1891....
, the wealthy Toronto brewer and philanthropist, though O'Keefe died months before its completion. The Beaux-Arts architecture structure is topped off with a a copper clad dome.
In 1969 the Toronto School of Theology
Toronto School of Theology
The Toronto School of Theology is an ecumenical centre for graduate theological education and the largest of its kind in Canada. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, the TST comprises seven member colleges in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Reformed traditions, as well as four affiliated...
was created as an independent federation of 7 schools of theology, including the divinity faculties of St. Augustine's Seminary. Within its own federation, University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
granted all but theology or divinity degrees. Since 1978, by virtue of a change made in its charter, the university has granted theology degrees conjointly with St. Augustine's Seminary and other Toronto School of Theology member institutions.
Mission
St. Augustine's Seminary is the Major Seminary of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto. It also welcomes candidates from elsewhere. Although the main goal is the preparation of candidates for ordained priesthood in the Catholic Church the seminary also prepares men and women aspiring to other ministries in the Church.Programs
St. Augustine Seminary and Institute of Theology offer the following programs which combine spiritual formation, theological education and field training:- Pontifical Baccalaureate of Sacred Theology (STB) and Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
- Master of Religious Education (MRE)
- Diploma programs in Theological Studies and Diploma in Lay Ministry
- Philosophy program
Residence
St. Augustine Seminary provides residence for candidates to the priesthood. Other students live in off-campus housing.Burial Grounds
A list of notables buried at St. Augustine:- Fergus Patrick McEvayFergus Patrick McEvayFergus Patrick McEvay, , was the Roman Catholic archbishop of Toronto from 1908 to 1911.Born in Lindsay, Ontario, McEvay studied at University of St. Michael's College and Grand séminaire de Montréal. He became an ordained Priest of Kingston, Ontario and in 1899 appointed Bishop of London, Ontario...
- Neil McNeilNeil McNeilNeil McNeil was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver from 1910 to 1912 and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto from 1912 to 1934.-Early life:...
- James Charles McGuigan
- John Edward McCarthy, S.F.M