Notre Dame Seminary is a Catholic seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. It operates under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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| Motto | Deus Providebit (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | God Will Provide |
| Type | Private seminary |
| Established | 1923 |
| Accreditation | Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Chancellor | Gregory M. Aymond |
| Rector | Joshua J. Rodrigue |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban ~9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Website | nds.edu |
It serves the other six Catholic dioceses of the Ecclesiastical Province of New Orleans, six additional dioceses in the Southern United States and Africa, and four Catholic religious institutes. It offers the graduate degrees of M.Div. and M.A. in theological studies.
In 2016, the reported enrollment was around 130 seminarians.
History edit
The seminary was founded in 1923 and the building was designed by architect General Allison Owen.
The seminary hosts a bronze copy of Ivan Meštrović's sculpture Christ and the Samaritan Woman which was exhibited at the Vatican pavilion at the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition.[1][2] It was installed in front of Shaw Hall and dedicated in 1989 by Archbishop Philip Hannan.[3]
In February 2013, it played host to an exhibit featuring pieces from other institutions (such as the Vatican Collections and the Pope John Paul II Center in Krakow, Poland), about Pope John Paul II, called, "I Have Come To See You Again."; it began its U.S. tour at NDS.[4]
In Spring 2021, the seminary hosted a replica of the Angels Unawares statue, which was initially exhibited at the Catholic University of America and was to return there permanently after its tour.
Notable alumni edit
- Servant of God Joseph Verbis Lafleur
- Lory Schaff, a leader in adult literacy education
References edit
- ^ Advocate, Bruce Nolan Special to The. "1984 world's fair: Good times, spurred growth left lasting memories with the locals". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Abp. Hannan turned on charm for Vatican exhibit". Clarion Herald. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ Rev. Mark S. Raphael (2016). Southern Catholic Legacy Notre Dame Seminary In New Orleans, Louisiana. Lulu. ISBN 978-1-4834-4967-8. OCLC 1256689377.
- ^ "John Paul II exhibit to launch US tour in New Orleans".
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