At St. Augustine’s Seminary, the formation of future priests is infused with a pastoral spirit. Conscious of the challenges of ministry today, St. Augustine’s seeks to form men of communion marked by goodness and purity of heart, empathy, and wisdom, able to “go out of themselves” with a closeness both to God and humanity.

St. Augustine’s Seminary’s Permanent Diaconate Formation Program prepares candidates for ordination as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Toronto. The program includes both a propaedeutic year of intensive discernment (once a month on Saturdays) for aspirants and four years of formation for candidates. The formation program follows the National Directory for the Ministry, Formation and Life of Permanent Deacons in Canada, (CCCB), 2017.

The Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology offers advanced Catholic theological education rooted in the Church’s intellectual and spiritual tradition. Its principal graduate program is the Licentiate in Theology and Patristic Studies (S.T.L.), a two-year degree focused on rigorous theological research with particular attention to the thought of the early Church. The Faculty also offers a Diploma in Philosophy, providing the foundational philosophical formation required for advanced ecclesiastical theological studies.

Whether you are involved in parish ministry, Catholic education, any of the wide range of Catholic charities and social services, or just drawn to dive more deeply into your faith, St. Augustine’s Seminary has something for you. From day-long workshops to certificates, diplomas and full master’s degrees in theology, the St. Augustine’s Seminary Institute of Theology offers a wide range of programs and flexible course formats.