St. Mary's Seminary & University
Higher EducationMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
St. Mary’s Seminary & University is a higher education institution founded in 1791 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the first Catholic seminary in the United States, historically owned and operated by the Sulpician Fathers, a community devoted to priestly formation. The organization operates within religious education and ecumenical training through its associated programs, including the St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute, and collaborates on continuing formation initiatives with partners such as Adoremus. Its campus and activities in Baltimore serve the preparation of clergy and ongoing formation for lay and religious learners, reflecting a longstanding emphasis on priestly education and related studies. Recent developments include leadership changes on the horizon with a new President-Rector appointed to assume duties in 2026 and partnerships expanding continuing education offerings at the campus.