Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) is the largest college seminary in the United States, representing dioceses throughout the nation with more than 100 undergraduate men in formation annually. Established in 1968, SJV nurtures the seeds of a priestly vocation, preparing young men for major seminary through integral formation and discipleship in Christian character, a traditional Catholic program of spiritual growth, and a formative liberal arts education.
More than 750 of our alumni are serving as ordained priests today. Many more serve as lay leaders in their communities and parishes, building up the Catholic Church throughout the world.
We are Men in Christ, Men of the Church, and Men for Others.
SJV is less than a 15-minute drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and is situated on the beautiful campus of the University of St. Thomas, on the banks of the Mississippi River, and in the heart of the Twin Cities. St. Thomas is Minnesota's largest private university with approximately 10,000 students on three campuses in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Rome. Access to academic, recreational, and cultural experiences are readily available.
SJV is an incorporated educational institution of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis, a vibrant and diverse community of more than 800,000 Catholics.