Seminary and Orders

Men discerning the priesthood for the Diocese of Columbus will typically be enrolled at the Pontifical College Josephinum.   The Josephinum is located in Columbus, on High street just North of Worthington.

In order to be accepted by a seminary, a young man must be sponsored by a diocese. Once a man has applied and been accepted to the Diocese of Columbus, he will then apply to the Seminary.  The Diocese of Columbus currently uses the Pontifical College Josephinum for the College, Pre-Theology, and Theology programs.

Men and women from the Columbus Diocese are also involved in these religious orders.

• Capuchin Friars – Province of Mid-America
• Dominican Province of St. Joseph
• Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate
• Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois
• Sisters of Christian Charity
• Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker
• Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia Congregation
• Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm
• Dominican Sisters, St. Mary of the Springs
• Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
• Salesian Priests, Brothers and Sisters
• Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration
• Benedictine Order of Cleveland – Saint Andrew Abbey
• Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
• Monastery of the Poor Clares
• Legionaries of Christ
• Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal
• Carmel of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Missionaries of Charity Fathers
• Glenmary Home Missions
• Sisters of Charity
• Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
• Missionaries of Precious Blood
• Franciscan Friars
• Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity