About Us - Mission Statement and Accreditation

Mission Statement

Saint Joseph Seminary College is a community of faith rooted in the Benedictine tradition which promotes learning in the liberal arts and prepares seminarians for the Roman Catholic ministerial priesthood as missionary disciples in love with Jesus Christ.

- Revised and adopted by the Board of Trustees, March 14, 2024

The formation program of Saint Joseph Seminary College fosters the commitment of seminarians to the Roman Catholic priesthood in accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Program of Priestly Formation. The Seminary College also makes available its educational and other resources to the local community.

Saint Joseph Seminary College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the baccalaureate degree. Questions about the accreditation of Saint Joseph Seminary College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). The Seminary College course of training also fulfills the requirements of ecclesiastical norms and offers a major in Philosophy and the Liberal Arts or in Philosophy and Theological Studies.