November 7-9, 2025
Cathedral Prep is a weekend retreat program for high school age young men who are looking to learn more about the priesthood, grow in their relationship with Christ, and have a desire to serve the Church.
St. Joseph Seminary
201 Seminary Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10704
Our Motto
Our motto is “IN SPEM ECCLESIAE,” which means “hope of the Church.” Cathedral Prep was founded on the belief that God works through young people and will bring about a revitalization of our Church through the witness and leadership of the young men who are part of this program.
What to Expect
This program seeks to help form young men as disciples of Jesus, through spiritual formation and fraternity. It helps participants learn about the vocation to the priesthood and God’s particular call for them. Cathedral Prep offers the following:
- Monthly Weekend Retreats
- Hikes in the Hudson Valley and tours of the important Catholic sites of New York City
- Mass, Confession, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Fellowship with other young men who love Christ and the Church
- Catechesis
- Sports and Recreation
- One-on-one conversations with priests and seminarians
- Spiritual tools that help a person discern God’s will