While the diocese covers the large costs of educating our seminarians, along with some financial assistance by several other organizations in the valley, many people are unaware that our seminarians still have personal costs that are their responsibility.

 

As we all know, emergencies take place – parents lose jobs or become ill and unexpected travel costs occur, cars break down, illness and accidents happen, and many other situations that can cause much stress to our seminarians and their families.  Also, books, liturgical supplies, and clothing need to be taken care of and many families are just not able to always help with all of these costs.