Testimonials

“Once I contacted Saint Meinrad, I felt immediately welcomed and respected. The school’s encouragement and support really made the difference.

I remember one day reading about an alumna’s experiences of coming to the "Hill" and I thought, "I wonder if I'll ever feel that way?" And amazingly, I do. The total person nurturing that goes on at Saint Meinrad is priceless—it is as if I am being “transformed.” When I come for the weekend, it is like taking a long, cool drink on a hot day. I am refreshed, invigorated and back "in tune" with God.

The hours I've spent in prayer, sharing liturgy, taking walks, getting to know other students, studying, learning and just "being" have all fed my soul. Even though I have no idea where God is leading me on this journey, traveling with Saint Meinrad has made all the difference in my life. I also feel the benefits in my ministry, as I daily find ways to use the knowledge and experience I'm gaining to bring others to Christ.”

"Saint Meinrad allowed me to begin as a weekday student with seminarians. I could be in class when my kids were in school. When my boys got older, the weekend classes fit my schedule better. It's really nice to have options."

"I'm a liberal in many ways, but I'm fond of tradition, too. Saint Meinrad gave me a chance to study in a safe place, where I could question and strengthen my faith without fear of being labeled too liberal or too conservative."

"Studying at Saint Meinrad showed me that I don't have to check my brain at the door when I go to church or read the Bible."

"I'm sure that other schools have diverse students who become friends, but at Saint Meinrad a real sense of community develops among the students, and that is most apparent in the celebration of the Eucharist."

"The opportunity to attend classes with both lay students and seminarians was especially in valuable. My appreciation for the sacrifice of my classmates called to the priesthood grew exponentially, and I believe they in turn developed a better appreciation of the sacrifices the laity makes in order to minister in the Church."

"My time at Saint Meinrad certainly deepened my faith and continues to help me value my Roman Catholic roots."

“What takes place in the classroom here is an invitation to engagement. It’s not simply an engagement with the subject matter, it’s not simply an engagement with the catechism, it’s not simply an engagement with theology; it’s an engagement with the living reality of Christ and through that encounter, exploring more fully the mystery of Christ in my own life.”

“My passion is working in Hispanic ministry. That passion has been developing over these last couple of years and I’ve had lots of opportunity to grow in this area. I would love to go on to work either at a national level at the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) or at a diocesan level, working to help bring the Hispanic and non-Hispanic communities together.”

“My wife visited with me during a recent class weekend. She loved it, and she’s now an ambassador for Saint Meinrad to all her friends and colleagues. She loved the quiet, she loved the peace, and she rested well that weekend.”