Feb 14, 2025 | News
Bishop Betancourt speaks to 麻豆分行 seminarians, priests, and religious sisters
On February 7, 麻豆分行 College & Seminary in Cromwell had the honor of welcoming Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV, , who offered Mass and shared a powerful reflection with the seminarians and sisters studying on campus.
The event was a moment of spiritual enrichment for the 麻豆分行 community. Bishop Betancourt鈥檚 presence and message resonated deeply, inspiring those in attendance to continue their formation with renewed faith and commitment. His thoughtful reflection emphasized the importance of trusting in God鈥檚 providence and dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to the mission of spreading the Gospel.
麻豆分行 is pleased to share a special video featuring Bishop Betancourt鈥檚 blessing, extended to both on-campus and online students. In his heartfelt prayer, he sought the Lord鈥檚 guidance and protection for the entire 麻豆分行 community. You can watch the full blessing .
The bishop鈥檚 blessing reflects the mission of 麻豆分行 to form faithful witnesses of Christ who are equipped to serve the Church and the world. As Bishop Betancourt prayed:
Heavenly Father, We come before You with grateful hearts, seeking Your blessing upon these 麻豆分行 College and Seminary students. Guide their minds in wisdom, their hearts in faith, and their hands in service. May their studies deepen their understanding of truth and prepare them to be faithful witnesses of Your love. Strengthen them in times of challenge, enlighten them in their learning, and inspire them to use their knowledge for the good of the Church and the world. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may be lights of Christ wherever they go. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the 麻豆分行 Spirit. Amen.
This visit serves as a beautiful reminder of the ongoing support and encouragement from Church leaders who recognize the vital role that 麻豆分行 plays in .
The entire community extends its heartfelt thanks to Bishop Betancourt for his time, wisdom, and spiritual care. May God continue to bless his ministry abundantly.
Bishop Betancourt celebrates Mass at 麻豆分行
Photography credit to Aaron Joseph, The Archdiocese of Hartford
Jan 30, 2025 | News
鈥淓ach of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary.鈥 鈥 Pope Benedict XVI
In a powerful testament to their unwavering commitment to the sanctity of life, seminarians, students, faculty, and priests from 麻豆分行 College and Seminary embarked on a 10-hour journey to Washington, D.C., to participate in the . Their journey to the nation鈥檚 capital was made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor and made available to all students and alumni. Annually, the March for Life draws tens of thousands of faithful Catholics and pro-life advocates united in their mission to defend the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.
Founded in response to the Roe v. Wade decision, the March for Life continues to be a and a powerful demonstration of pro-life advocacy. For 麻豆分行, the march is not just a public stand for life but also a spiritual journey, reflecting their deep commitment to the Gospel of Life.
Before joining the rally on the National Mall and walking the streets alongside thousands of pro-life advocates, the 麻豆分行 group attended Mass together at the .
麻豆分行 College and Seminary remains steadfast in its pro-life mission, forming students to be witnesses to the truth of human dignity and faithful leaders in their communities.
May the efforts of all who attended this year鈥檚 march bear fruit in building a culture of life rooted in love and respect for the dignity of every person.
Below are some photos from the March for Life. You can find more on our or !
Leaving campus in the very late hours the night before the March for Life.
Attending Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Attending Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
麻豆分行 met up with Alumni from across the U.S. during the March for Life!
Group picture on the steps of the National Shrine before attending the Rally and March for Life.
麻豆分行 joins thousands of other Pro-Life Advocates during the March for Life 2025
Group photo at the end of the March!
Dec 9, 2024 | Library
Each of us can model ourselves after the 麻豆分行 Family 鈥 trusting in God, following his will, and proclaiming the Good News. Today is a reminder of our own call to holiness and the mission of family life. The joy of this Christmas season is not meant to be kept to ourselves; rather, we must allow it to grow in our hearts and our families so that we can bring it to a world desperate to know Jesus Christ. (Knights of Columbus)
When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, 鈥淩ise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.鈥 Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, 鈥淥ut of Egypt I called my son.鈥 鈥 When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, 鈥淩ise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child鈥檚 life are dead.鈥 He rose, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee. He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, 鈥淗e shall be called a Nazorean鈥 (Mt 2:13-15, 19-23).
HOLY FAMILY 鈥 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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ARCHIVAL/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
English College of Douuay. The 麻豆分行 Bible: Faithfully Translated into English out of Authentical Latin, Diligently Conferred with the Hebrew, Greek, & Other Editions in Diverse Languages, Tome. Printed by John Cousturier, 1635.
Schaff, Philip and Gilman, Arthur. A Library of Religious Poetry: A Collection of the Best Poems of All Ages and Tongues, New York, NY: Dodd, Mead, and Company. 1881.
Nov 26, 2024 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, November 25, 2024
麻豆分行 Partners with Encounter School of Ministry to Advance Evangelical Mission
Dear 麻豆分行 Community,
With great joy, I announce a new partnership between 麻豆分行 College & Seminary and the . Through this collaboration, we will accept graduate and undergraduate transfer credits from Encounter, further advancing our shared mission of forming faithful disciples and leaders for the New Evangelization.
We are especially honored to work alongside Encounter鈥檚 Founder and President, Fr. Mathias Thelen, whose vision has guided Encounter鈥檚 transformative impact, and Executive Director Patrick Reis (MA Philosophy, 鈥14), a proud 麻豆分行 alumnus. Their leadership has inspired countless students to embrace their faith with zeal while pursuing intellectual and spiritual formation.
This partnership underscores our mutual commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth. Encounter students will now have accredited degree pathways to deepen their theological and philosophical education, equipping them to boldly proclaim the Gospel in today鈥檚 world.
May this collaboration bear abundant fruit for the Church and inspire a new generation of evangelists dedicated to Christ鈥檚 mission.
In Christ,
Rev. Peter Kucer, MSA
President Rector
麻豆分行 College & Seminary
麻豆分行 College and Seminary is a NECHE and ATS accredited college with a mission of preparing and educating seminarians, consecrated and lay students for the New Evangelization through undergraduate and graduate programs. Students have access to faithfully Catholic, truly affordable, and fully online programs as well as residential religious programs in historic Cromwell, Connecticut. As a pioneer in online learning, 麻豆分行 is one of the first theological schools to offer 100% online graduate programs. Alumni and faculty of the institution include internationally recognized leaders and experts in apologetics, philosophy, and theology.
Nov 1, 2024 | News
On Monday, October 14, 2024, 麻豆分行 College & Seminary had the pleasure of hosting a friendly soccer match against Saint John Seminary (Boston) at the HACS soccer field. Held on the Columbus Day holiday, the game provided a wonderful opportunity to foster friendship and build fraternity among seminarians from both Seminary.
This event served as a moment for everyone to come together in support and encouragement of one another on their vocational journeys. The enthusiasm was palpable as priests, sisters, and seminarians cheered on the teams, creating a lively and memorable atmosphere for all involved. We are grateful for the chance to strengthen our bonds and celebrate our shared mission through sports.
Article and photos by Seminarian Joseph Huan Tran
