Cathedral Prep is a program for high school boys to explore the Catholic priesthood. Meet real priests and seminarians, ask questions, and explore New York from a Catholic perspective through pilgrimages and field trips. No pressure — just good information and opportunities for fraternity and prayer. Join us for one weekend every other month at St. Joseph’s Seminary.
Cathedral Prep is a program for high school boys to explore the Catholic priesthood. Meet real priests and seminarians, ask questions, and explore New York from a Catholic perspective through pilgrimages and field trips. No pressure — just good information and opportunities for fraternity and prayer. Join us for one weekend every other month at St. Joseph’s Seminary.
Consider your vocation and serve at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with Cardinal Dolan.
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR LIFE?
Cathedral Prep is a program for high school boys to explore the Catholic priesthood. Meet real priests and seminarians, ask questions, and explore New York from a Catholic perspective through pilgrimages and field trips. No pressure — just good information and opportunities for fraternity and prayer. Join us for one weekend at St. Joseph’s Seminary.
A SIX-WEEK SMALL GROUP TO LEARN ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD
Not sure if you’re called to be a priest, but open to learning more? Join other young men from the Archdiocese of New York for The Melchizedek Project, a six-week program with Fr. George Sears to explore the priesthood. Each small group of 5-10 men will meet weekly for six weeks in a row to pray together and discuss questions such as: What’s it like hearing confessions? How do you prepare for a homily? Is being a priest a fulfilling life? How do I know whether God could be calling?
Our discussions will be supplemented by the popular book Priests for the Third Millennium by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. We’ll give you a free copy at the first meeting. See you there!
FOR MEN 18-35
Thursdays at 6 pm beginning January 23rd, 2025
Holy Name of Jesus – St. Gregory the Great Church on the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and 96th St.
Have you ever wanted to know more about the priesthood? Join this 6 week discussion to learn about the call God makes to young men to become ministers of His grace in the world. If you are between 16 to 30 years old, sign up and let us explore the priesthood of Jesus Christ.
Meetings will begin on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7 PM in St. Joseph’s Church (466 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305).
Have you experienced an inkling, desire, or curiosity about religious life? Let 2025 be the year to explore it! Join the friars and other men discerning religious life for our Discernment Weekend, February 14-16, 2025! Pre-registration required.
Join us for a powerful screening of Resurrection, a documentary on Fr. John Lee Tae-Sun, a Korean doctor and Salesian priest who dedicated his life to serving the people of Sudan. His inspiring story of faith, sacrifice, and hope continues to touch lives around the world. Meet members of the documentary team and Fr. Lee’s family, and be encouraged to embrace your own calling with courage and generosity.
For more information, contact Ana Paula at (646) 796-1609 or anapaula@hnj.nyc. Visit holynamenyc.org for details.
This summer marks the 32nd Capuchin Appalachian Mission trip to Harlan, KY–a community where 41% of the population lives in poverty. Since our first trip over 30 years ago, teen and adult participants have addressed the urgent needs of thousands living in this area of Appalachia. While the economic situation in Harlan is fragile, the people there are strong, willing, welcoming, and filled with the love of God. Our friends in Harlan each year inspire us to allow the Lord to expand our hearts and generosity. As we launch our 32nd Mission, we increase our commitment to sustainability, serving more people in need and introducing the joy of service to our volunteers. Our Mission offers opportunities to serve local children for a Vacation Bible School and families in need through supply distribution outreach, construction programs to improve living conditions in rural homes and outreach to the elderly & infirm.
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
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