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Notre Dame Seminary Notre Dame Seminary Notre Dame Seminary was established on September 18, 1923 by Archbishop John W.

Shaw to form and provide priests for the Church who would be capable of carrying out the mission of the Church in their dioceses and religious communities. The board of trustees, administration, faculty, and staff of Notre Dame Seminary are committed to providing seminarians with the resources and programming required in preparing future priests who are competent, effective, joyful, and loving ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Notre Dame Seminary follows the governing documents on priestly formation namely, norms established by the Code of Canon Law, Pastores Dabo Vobis, and the Program of Priestly Formation.

10/11/2026

Join our community in praying sung Evening Prayer!

10/08/2026

We’re starting a new segment here at NDS! Join us each week as we go around the seminary and put our seminarians on the spot with fun questions, quick answers, and maybe a few unexpected responses!

10/07/2026

This month, our seminarians are reflecting on the topic of prayer.
This week, we hear from Grant Caillouet of the Diocese of Baton Rouge as he reflects on a powerful question: How do we hear God’s voice?

We’re doing something a little different for Sips with Seminarians this year…Introducing our SECRET JUDGE!Want to know w...
10/06/2026

We’re doing something a little different for Sips with Seminarians this year…

Introducing our SECRET JUDGE!

Want to know who it is? You’ll have to come to Sips with Seminarians to find out! Join us for a fun-filled evening of friendly competition!

Tickets are still available at nds.edu/sips

We’ll see you there!

10/05/2026

is back!
Meet, Austin!
Austin is from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and is the the Configuration 3 class!
Please keep Austin in your prayers as he continues on his journey to the priesthood!

10/04/2026

Join our seminary community in praying sung Evening Prayer.

10/04/2026
What does it mean to live out our faith in everyday life? Join ILEM for the kickoff of our Human Formation Fall Enrichme...
10/02/2026

What does it mean to live out our faith in everyday life? Join ILEM for the kickoff of our Human Formation Fall Enrichment Series with a presentation on "What is the Domestic Church"

Explore how prayer, relationships, and everyday life can help us grow in holiness and strengthen the domestic Church.

Then, stay for Sips with Seminarians—a fun cocktail competition featuring our seminarians!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/oBysidNtaDFtdJGa7

All are welcome!

10/02/2026

Join the seminary community as we celebrate St. Francis’ feast day on Sunday, October 4th at St. Francis of Assisi Church! Mass is at 11:30 am and the Eucharistic Procession will follow.

10/01/2026

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2901 S Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70118

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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