Mission Statement
As the high school seminary of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Cathedral
Preparatory Seminary provides an environment for discernment to Catholic
young men with a desire to mature in their knowledge of Christ, the highest
fulfillment of humanity and who are therefore willing to consider seriously
the priesthood as an attractive possibility. Cathedral provides them with a
college preparatory program, rooted in Catholic tradition, and responsive
to the dynamic changes in society, in accord with the teachings of the
Catholic Church, the Second Vatican Council, and the Bishops of the United
States in their statement “To Teach as Jesus Did”. Through an integrated
program of prayer, study, apostolic work and activities, the high school
seminarians of the Cathedral community mature in spirit, mind and body.
They are prepared for the challenges of further study, as well as to become
prayerful and active adult members of their parishes, responsible citizens
of their nation, and loving, concerned, generous members of society, no
matter what choice they make regarding their vocations.
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History of Cathedral
Cathedral Preparatory Seminary is a secondary school for young men who have expressed a desire to consider priesthood as an option in discerning a vocation. For this purpose, the school was established in 1914 by the Bishop of Brooklyn, and continues today under the auspices of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. In 1963 the Elmhurst division was opened. In 1985 the original Brooklyn school was closed, leaving the Elmhurst school to serve students from both Kings and Queens Counties.
Since 1914 nearly 4,000 students have received their high school diplomas from Cathedral Prep. The school alumni include Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Religious and dedicated laity who serve the Church and society.
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