The Pontifical North American College

It began humbly, with a dream and a prayer–entering the global game against a world of seminarians, against global competitors and cultural challengens. It has not always been easy. In fact, often times it’s been quite painful. But something strange has occurred. As the sport has has grown on the NAC, the NAC itself has grown [...]

Catholic News Service has written an article on the North American College’s Lenten tradition of the station churches.  The article includes interviews from several seminarians from the North American College.
CNS Story: US Seminarians begin Lenten pilgrimage to Rome’s ancient churches

The Fall 2009 edition of the NAC Magazine has been posted and is available for a free download.  This current issue contains a special article detailing the history of the house on the Janiculum, a recounting of a few students’ summer experience in China, and many more insights into life at the College.  Please head [...]

On Sunday, January 10, 2010, the Most Reverend Donald Wuerl of Washington DC delivered the annual Carl J. Peter Lecture to the North American College community.  As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations, the archbishop focused on the importance of preaching in the privileged moment of the Sunday homily.  ”“Through you the unchurched will learn [...]

Archbishop Timothy Dolan took a moment during the 150th anniversary celebrations to speak with Catholic News Services about tragic situation unfolding in Haiti following yesterday’s massive earthquake.  The priests and seminarians of the Pontifical North American College assure the people of Haiti of our prayers and support from Rome

The 150th anniversary Alumni Reunion celebrated one of its highlights Sunday. After a beautiful Mass, a banquet with the traditional three toasts followed. As is the custom of the College, toasts were offered to the Holy Father, to the United States, and to the College itself by Rev. Charles Cortinovis of the Archdiocese [...]

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 [...]