Assumption Seminary

Assumption Seminary is a community for Catholic priestly formation located in San Antonio TX, and serves many dioceses around the country. Bishop John W.

Shaw, of San Antonio TX,opened a seminary in his residence in 1915. Five years later, the school was given the name of St. John's Seminary and was relocated to a site adjacent to Immaculate Conception Mission. In 1928, two years after San Antonio was elevated to an Archdiocese, a theology department was added. Priests from the Archdiocese formed the core of the faculty of the flourishing seminary.

Following the silver jubilee celebration of St. John's Seminary, newly-installed Archbishop Robert E. Lucey placed the Congregation of the Missions (Vincentian Fathers) in charge of the seminary. During World War II, Archbishop Lucey purchased the former Trinity University facility on Woodlawn Avenue. During the dedication ceremonies for the new facility in 1952, the name Assumption Seminary was bestowed upon it. In 1967, as part of a major re-organization movement after the Second Vatican Council, Archdiocesan clergy once again assumed responsibility for the administration of the school. The Mission Road facility was closed, and theology students began taking academic courses at Oblate College of the Southwest in 1969. To prepare students for bicultural ministry, the Mexican American Cultural Center was opened on the Woodlawn Avenue campus in 1972. This represented the fulfillment of a ministerial need first recognized by Bishop John Shaw in 1911: "I have laid down a rule that for the future no student will be ordained until such time as he can speak Spanish fluently." In September of 1987, 1,000 Polish-Texans gathered outside the seminary chapel for an historic event at Assumption Seminary - an audience with Pope John Paul II. Seminarians were able to be with the Pope several times during his stay on the campus. The visit served as an inspiration and a sign of hope for the entire seminary community. Dioceses in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Virginia, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina and Texas currently benefit from the services of the more than 500 ordained alumni during the 90-plus years of Assumption Seminary's history. Twelve bishops have emerged from the distinguished ordained priests of the seminary. Assumption Seminary continues to respond to the "signs of the times" in the American Church as it prepares men for creative ministry as Catholic Priests. By concentrating upon the development of men for Hispanic ministry and for church leadership through collaboration in ministry, Assumption Seminary is meeting the challenge of calling forth effective leaders for the church as it moves into the next millennium.

06/01/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE!

Come out and support Assumption Seminary by shopping our (indoor) summer yard sale!

Stay tuned for some sneak peeks of what we will have for sale!

05/27/2026

We always enjoy the opportunity to gather with our priests, especially over a little competition! The San Antonio Vocation Office held the annual Priests vs Seminarians at St. Luke Parish Gym yesterday. 🏐🏀

We thank everyone who came out to cheer on the teams and support our vocations! A big thank you also to St. Luke for hosting us, the Knights of Columbus & those who volunteered to run the event!

And a big congrats to the priests who snuck away with the win!

05/23/2026

Today, we joyfully celebrate the Diaconate Ordination of our alumni, Erick Cruz, Moses Castro and Arturo Naranjo for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Please keep them in your prayers as they begin this new chapter of ministry and service to the Church.

05/19/2026

Join us for A Toast to Bishop Michael Boulette: La Dolce Vita 🥂✨

Enjoy an evening of celebration, fellowship, and support for Assumption Seminary as we come together to honor 50 years of priesthood and support the future of our Church through seminarians.🙌

‼️Don't wait, grab your table today: assumptionseminary.ejoinme.org/Toast2026

Photos from Diocese of San Bernardino's post

05/17/2026

We would like to congratulate our seminarian, Luis Angeles, on his priestly ordination! It has been such a blessing to be part of Fr. Luis’s formation and journey to the priesthood. We are so excited to see what the Lord has in store for his faithful servant!

05/16/2026

We would like to congratulate 5 of our seminarians who graduated from Oblate School of Theology today! 🎓 Deacon Zachary Selig, Arturo Naranjo, Moses Castro, Erick Cruz and Deacon Nathan Blanchard.

Our seminarian Deacon Luis Angeles also graduated, however he is on his way to his priestly ordination and so is not in this photo. A big congratulations to him too!

These men have all completed a big milestone in their journey to the priesthood, and will soon be ordained as either priests or deacons. Please continue to keep them, and all our seminarians, in your prayers! 🙏🏼

05/15/2026

Last Friday, we had our Despedida to celebrate the wrapping up of the semester! We couldn't close out the event or semester without one last Mini Mic episode! 🎤

05/11/2026

Help us make this year’s Toast Gala extra special! ✨
We’re collecting items for our silent auction baskets, and you can be part of it.

📦Shop our Amazon Wish List and your gift will be delivered straight to us: tinyurl.com/2026ToastWishList

All items purchased goes towards supporting Assumption Seminary.

🥂Learn more about A Toast to Bishop Michael Boulette: assumptionseminary.ejoinme.org/Toast2026

05/08/2026

Today, the Assumption Seminary community gathered for our Spring Despedida as we marked the end of another academic year with Holy Mass, fellowship, and lunch together.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our formators, faculty, staff, and seminarians for their dedication, support, and commitment throughout the year.

05/07/2026

Raise a glass with us to Bishop Michael Boulette's incredible legacy🥂

Join us for an evening celebrating Bishop Mike’s 50 years of priesthood and his recent retirement, all while supporting Assumption Seminary!

You don't want to miss out on this, grab your table today: assumptionseminary.ejoinme.org/Toast2026

🗓️September 25, 2026
🕜6PM
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Location

San Antonio

Website

http://www.assumptionseminary.org/

Address

2600 W Woodlawn Avenue
San Antonio, TX
78228

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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