St. Joseph Seminary (Edmonton, AB)

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St. Joseph Seminary is a Roman Catholic Seminary located in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). It is dedicated to forming men for the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

The Seminary first opened its doors in September 1927 by Archbishop O'Leary. The Seminary moved from downtown Edmonton to St. Albert Trail in 1957 and is currently attached to Newman Theological College.

Presently the Society of Saint Sulpice offers formation team members, and has done so since 1990.

[edit] Rectors of St. Joseph Seminary

  • Rev. Lionel Gendron (1990-1994) (Currently Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal, QC)
  • Rev. Marc Ouellet (1994-1997) (Currently Cardinal Archbishop of Quebec, QC)
  • Rev. Jean Papen (1997-2000) (Deceased)
  • Rev. Luc Bouchard (2000-2001) (Currently Bishop of St. Paul, AB)
  • Rev. Lionel Gendron (2002) (Currently Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal, QC)
  • Rev. Louis-Paul Gauvreau (2002 - 2004) (Deceased)
  • Rev. Kevin Beach (2004 – 2005) (Currently Monsignor Beach is Vicar General of Ottawa)
  • Rev. Shayne Craig (2005 - )

[edit] Current Formation Team at the Seminary

  • Rev. Shayne Craig (Rector)
  • Rev. Marco Antonio Forero, pss
  • Rev. Augusto Garcia, pss
  • Rev. Stephen Hero
  • Rev. Eric Sylvestre, pss
  • Mrs. Barb Magel (Secretary)

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