Saint John's Seminary prepares Roman Catholic seminarians for ordination to the Priesthood through programs of human, pastoral, spiritual and intellectual formation. It is governed by a Board of Trustees, chaired by the Archbishop of Boston.
While in service to the Bishops of New England and beyond, Saint John's Seminary also enrolls seminarians from other (Arch)Dioceses, Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in its several degree programs.
The Seminary's Theological Institute prepares laity, deacons and religious for ministry and service to the Dioceses of the region.
The Seminary offers opportunities for ongoing formation of clergy as well.