Seminaries

The Seminaries of

The Reformed Catholic Church

Holy Cross Major Seminary and Phoenix Theological Institute

Priesthood

Diaconate

Religious Life

Definition as Religious Institutions

Holy Cross Major Seminary, located in Columbus, Ohio and Phoenix Theological Institute, located in Tempe, Arizona are endorsed member institutions of the educational outreach program of The Reformed Catholic Church. The educational programs offered by the two seminaries are theological in nature and content and are uniquely designed to enhance and promote the ministries of the clergy, religious and faithful of the church and those who may seek a deeper understanding of the Reformed Catholic faith tradition. As such, Holy Cross Major Seminary and Phoenix Theological Institute are both considered religious educational organizations.

History of the Institutions

Founded in 2003 in Columbus, Ohio by Archbishop Phillip Zimmerman, ThD. Holy Cross Major Seminary has been providing on-site training and distance learning to candidates for Holy Orders, clergy, religious and the faithful of The Reformed Catholic Church.

Phoenix Theological Institute was founded in 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona by William Christen, PhD and was granted to The Reformed Catholic Church in March, 2008. It was then incorporated by The Reformed Catholic Church as a non-profit agency in April, 2008.

Both Holy Cross Major Seminary and Phoenix Theological Institute are PRIME (Partnering Resources in Ministry Education) Affiliates of the Graduate Theological Foundation located in South Bend, Indiana.

To learn more about the Graduate Theological Foundation, please visit their website, www.gtfeducation.org

Vision of the Institutions

Every church has need of competent, qualified clergy and lay leadership. The Seminaries of The Reformed Catholic Church have been designed to meet the diverse needs of the communities that they serve and present our Vision of the Seminary Mission:

The Vision of Holy Cross Major Seminary and Phoenix Theological Institute is to advance the gospel message of Jesus Christ among all people in culturally sensitive ways. As a Spirit-empowered, biblically grounded, and passionate community of learning, Holy Cross Major Seminary and Phoenix Theological Institute strive to develop and equip whole and holy persons to serve and lead so that churches and ministry can become all they are called to be and do all they are called to do in the world for the glory of God.

Mission of the Institutions

The Mission of the Seminaries of The Reformed Catholic Church is to provide quality education and formation programs for seminarians and those seeking to better understand their faith tradition in order to develop competent, qualified clergy and sound, informed lay leadership.