SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS

The spiritual and educational formation of our future priests is one of the most important investments we can make in the life of our Church. In keeping with this committment, the Diocese of Orlando absorbs much of the cost for seminary tuition, insurance and books so that our seminarians can focus on the discernment of their vocation. This cost often exceeds $400,000 during the nine year formation period.

There are currently 25 seminarians in formation at our two Florida seminaries: St. John Vianney in Miami and St. Vincent de Paul in Boynton Beach. Please give generously to help these faithful men who are willing to dedicate their lives in service to our Lord’s Church.

Gifts for Today
 

• Give now to support the immediate needs of our seminarians.

• Give now to the Endowment for Seminarians and provide lasting support for future needs.

• Support Our Catholic Appeal. Annual gifts to Our Catholic Appeal are the primary source of funds for the diocesan Office of Vocations and an important source of funds for seminary tuition assistance.  Give now to Our Catholic Appeal.
   
• Support the Alive in Christ Campaign. A portion of proceeds will provide endowed funds for the ongoing formation of our clergy and lay leaders, including our seminarians. If you have already made a pledge to Alive in Christ, we’ve made it easy to fulfill your pledge commitment online. Give now to Alive in Christ.
   
• Use appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds to help our seminarians.
     
• Ask your employer whether a matching gifts program is available that will match your gift.  
   

 Gifts for Tomorrow
 

• Donate a life insurance policy that you no longer need.
   
• Set up a charitable gift annuity and support our seminarians while earning guaranteed income.
   
• Name the Church as the beneficiary of your retirement assets, such as an IRA.
    
• Provide for our seminarians in your will. Click here for bequest language.
   

 Gifts Forever
 

• Leave a legacy that touches eternity by including a gift for Peregrini Pro Christo fund in your will.  Through this unique fund, your gift will be evenly allocated among three endowments that benefit our seminarians, Catholic students, and retired priests for all time. Click here for bequest language.
   
• Make a gift to the endowment for seminarians and provide everlasting support for the educational and spiritual needs of our seminarians. You can make a direct gift of cash or stock, or you can remember the endowment in your will. Click here for bequest language.