The Very Reverend Thomas M. Dragga Rector of Borromeo Seminary

Welcome to Borromeo Seminary,

For over fifty years, Borromeo has been helping young men discern their call to priestly service or religious life. Countless numbers of men have graced the halls of our seminary. Some have gone on to ordination to the priesthood right here in the Diocese of Cleveland, others to priestly service in other dioceses or mission places, and others have found their calling to religious communities. Some men have spent time in our seminary and as a result have truly felt called to marriage or the single life, and through their life choice, have served the Church in countless ways. I believe with some certainty that everyone who has ever come to Borromeo Seminary has found it to be a place where they can discern God's call and thus put meaning and purpose in their life.

Borromeo Seminary is more than simply a college or even a seminary. It is a holy place where young men from all walks of life come together in prayer, study, community, and apostolic service. Every day, as we gather around the table of the Lord, we lift up simple gifts of bread and wine. As they are transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus, we also trust that each of us is transformed more and more into the image and likeness of Jesus Christ. Thus, in the name of Jesus, all of us might serve our brothers and sisters in need.

I hope you will find information on this site that will not only pique your interest but also answer some questions about our seminary program. To both parents and students alike, please know that I and the rest of our faculty stand ready to assist you in whatever way we can as you reflect on the possibility of attending Borromeo Seminary. We welcome your questions, and we look forward to meeting with you personally.

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Thomas Dragga
Rector, Borromeo Seminary