CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest held its third seminarian retreat Monday July 21 through Wednesday, July 23. The retreat gathered current seminarians and those who are entering their first semester in the fall.
His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest invited the diocesan seminarians for a three day retreat to focus on prayer and to help cultivate personal relationships with his seminarians. The three day gathering was held at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL.
On Monday, July 21, the seminarians arrived in Chicago and attended Great Vespers at the Cathedral. They then had dinner with the Archbishop and enjoyed fellowship. On the following day, the students attended the feast of St. Mary Magdalene where the Archbishop presided over the Divine Liturgy. Students assisted in serving and singing for the feast.
A formal program and introduction to the diocese was held throughout the afternoon. Later that day, a tour of the Diocesan Cathedral was given and then the seminarians enjoyed touring Chicago before dinner.
On the final day of the retreat, Wednesday, July 23, the students had their final session with the Archbishop and a travel blessing was offered. A tour of St. George Cathedral, and the Chancery were made available throughout the afternoon.
In addition to the retreat, the diocese also holds a regular campaign in September to raise money that goes directly to seminarians to help them during there studies. The diocese has eleven seminarians for the 2023 – 2024 academic year.
Learn more about the DOM Seminarians here.
