Notre Dame Seminary

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Fr. Allan Tembesi for being ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Tororo on August 22, 2026. Please pray for Fr. Allen as he begins his priestly ministry!

09/01/2026

During the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Archbishop Checchio reminded our seminarians of the importance of opening their hearts to the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to work through them.
As we begin a new year of formation, we pray that the Holy Spirit may fill the hearts of our seminarians, guiding them as they discern and prepare to serve the Church as faithful shepherds after the Heart of Christ.

08/31/2026

Get ready— Our annual Phone-A-Thon begins TONIGHT! We look forward to speaking with you and share the exciting ways you can support NDS!

08/30/2026

Join us this Sunday via livestream for Solemn Vespers- 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Join us in praying sung Evening Prayer. Pray with us using this l...

08/29/2026

The Notre Dame Seminary community joyfully welcomed the new academic year with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit! During the Mass, Archbishop Checchio invoked the Holy Spirit upon our seminary community, asking for God’s guidance, wisdom, and grace as we begin another year of formation. Please join us in praying for all of our seminarians, faculty, and staff as we embark on a new school year!

08/28/2026

On Wednesday, we were blessed to have Archbishop Checchio at Notre Dame Seminary to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit with our seminary community.
As we begin a new year of formation, we pray for the guidance and gifts of the Holy Spirit to strengthen our seminarians as they grow in holiness and prepare to serve the Church as faithful shepherds after the Heart of Christ.

08/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Christmas Luncheon for Priests to benefit Notre Dame Seminary! On Tuesday, December 1st, a Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church with the reception and luncheon following at The Roosevelt Hotel. This year, we will be honoring Fr. Wayne Paysse with the St. John Vianney award, and Mrs. Denise Redmann Hoffman as the Honorary Chairperson.

Please visit onecau.se/ndschristmas to purchase your event and table sponsorships now!

Questions? Contact Mary Shaffo by email at [email protected].

08/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. James Prothro to Notre Dame Seminary for this year’s Tekippe Lecture! Dr. Prothro is associate professor of Theology and Sacred Scripture and the director of the MA Biblical Studies program at the Augustine Institute.

The title for this year's lecture is: "What is Jude doing with the Old Testament? And Who Cares?”

Join us on Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 PM for an evening of thoughtful conversation and reflection.

08/26/2026

Mark your calendars for August 31st–September 2nd for Notre Dame Seminary’s annual Seminarian Phone-a-Thon! Our seminarians will be reaching out to friends and alumni of NDS to share our mission, seek support for the Annual Appeal, and thank our many loyal and generous donors for their continued support. We look forward to speaking with you!

08/24/2026

Join us this evening at 5:30 PM for Solemn Vespers in celebration of St. Louis King of France's feast day!

Join us in praying sung Evening Prayer on the eve of St. Louis, Kin...