Heart. Mind. Ministry.

Are you called to serve Christ and the Church?

Welcome to Sacred Heart Major Seminary! Today Catholics of all ages are being called by the Holy Spirit to a greater life of service and witness in the Church. Sacred Heart Major Seminary is preparing students to answer that call. Our exciting diploma and degree programs will help you to become a more knowledgeable Catholic and also prepare you to serve the Church.

Why choose Sacred Heart? We proudly teach in faithful obedience to the Magisterium. Our faculty members are widely recognized as experts in their field of study. Solid philosophical and theological curricula give students a well-rounded foundation for ministry or teaching.

If you feel God may be calling you to serve Christ and his Church, whether toward the vocation of priesthood or the permanent diaconate, toward lay ecclesial ministry, or simply to learn more about your Catholic faith, we would like to help you explore that call and prepare you to answer "Yes!"

Study at Sacred Heart is more than academics! You become part of a supportive, faith-filled community of faculty, seminarians, commuter students, and staff who share the same passion for Christ. Spiritual formation is an integral part of all pastoral ministry programs, so your soul will be inspired as well as your mind.

We invite you to take the first step and call the Office of Admissions at (313) 883-8696 or email us using the online contact form. We can assist you in choosing the right course or program which best suits your goals and academic background.