Kenrick-Glennon Seminary from the Back

Seminary's Faith for the Future Campaign Far Exceeds Goal

Faith for the Future CampaignBy Joseph Kenny, Review Staff Writer

The first capital campaign in the history of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary exceeded its goal by 21.7 percent, with $60,838,226 in pledges.

The goal had been set at $50 million to provide repairs, updates and physical improvements to a building that dates to 1931, while increasing its endowment.

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, in a letter in today's Review (Page 3), stated that donations to the "Faith for the Future" campaign are an expression of hope, especially during challenging economic times. The pledges are "a powerful statement of our hope in God's providence," he noted.

Archbishop Carlson also told the Review that the response to the campaign "shows the people's belief that we have to form good priests for the future so we can be a eucharistic people."

Frank Cognata, chief development officer of the archdiocese, noted that the seminary has formed more than 2,700 priests in the past, and the funds will prepare even more in the future. He said it was especially noteworthy that the campaign was conducted in a down economy and that participation met expectations. More than 2,000 volunteers helped make the campaign possible, with many of them making personal visits to potential donors.

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Christmas Blessings from the Seminary!

Schola

Members of the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Schola, including Msgr. Timothy Cronin (Rector, Cardinal Glennon College), sing various hymns and choral pieces before the final night of the annual Christmas Novena. For years hundreds gather to participate in this time-honored preparation for the Christmas Season.

Annual Christmas Novena at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary

Please join us for this prayerful Advent Celebration!
November 30th through December 8th, 7:30 PM

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary invites you to join our seminarians for nine evenings of prayer and music as we prepare our hearts and minds for the joy and splendor of Christmas.  Please take this opportunity to pray with the future priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the Midwest for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and the religious life.  For further information, please call 314-792-6100.

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