The Pontifical North American College

This Sunday’s Eucharist, on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, was concelebrated at the College by the numerous alumni present for the Sesquicentennial celebrations of the foundation of the College.  The Mass was offered for the deceased alumni and His Eminence, William Cardinal Levada ‘61, C’71 was the principle celebrant. In his [...]

In commemoration of 150 years of priestly formation, John F. Ball Productions has released a video detailing [...]

Romereports.com kindly sent us a short video clip of the Pontifical North American College’s audience with the Holy Father on the occasion of our 15oth anniversary.  Many thanks to Javier Martinez-Brocal of Rome Reports TV for the footage.

Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI received members of the Pontifical North American College on the occasion of our 150th anniversary. Upon entering the audience hall, Pope Benedict personally greeted all those gathered.  Our rector, Rev. Msgr. James F. Checchio, presented the students, priests, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College assuring the Holy Father of [...]

Sia lodato Gesù Cristo, sempre sia lodato.
With this prayer, Archbishop Timothy Dolan ‘76 began his homily at the opening Mass of the 150th Anniversary Alumni Reunion.  The Mass was held at the Basilica of the Holy Twelve Apostles, commonly known as Dodici Apostoli, and was celebrated by Archbishop Raymond Burke ‘75, C’84, Prefect of the [...]

Today, on her patronal feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Pontifical North American College announces the publication of its new website.  Featuring an improved layout, more organized content, and many new features, this new site will aid the college in her mission of preparing men for the priesthood of Jesus Christ.
As the [...]

On December 1st, Bernard A. Hebda was ordained and installed as the fourth bishop of the diocese of Gaylord, Michigan.  As he begins this new ministry, all of the priests, deacons, and seminarians at the Pontifical North American College wish to ensure Bishop Hebda of our many prayers.

For more information and photos from Bishop Hebda’s [...]

As per NAC custom the Spaghetti Bowl was played Sunday, November 29. Although its historical foundation is uncertain, the annual flag football game that pits the 1st year seminarians against the rest of the house is one of the college’s longest-lived traditions.
Having lost their best quarterback of memory (Rev. Joe Freedy, ‘08) returning students [...]

Joseph Vitacco of JAV Recordings discusses the process of recording the NAC’s recently published album of sacred music. He discusses the music, working with the seminarians, and the importance of music in the liturgy.

The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has named the Reverend Monsignor Bernard A. Hebda, Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts at the Vatican, as the new Bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord. Bishop-elect Hebda, 50, of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, will become the fourth bishop of Gaylord succeeding Bishop Patrick R. Cooney who has led the diocese for the past 20 years. The announcement was made today by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, in Washington, D.C.