The Saint Paul Seminary is inviting all Catholics to participate in a special novena from October 27 to November 4 to St. Charles Borromeo, praying for the seminarians and priests at The Saint Paul Seminary and throughout the world. Those interested can sign up below to receive prayers in their inbox each day during the novena.
By participating, you'll join a community of faithful Catholics committed to supporting the vocations of men discerning the priesthood, all through the intercession of St. Charles Borromeo, the patron saint of seminarians and seminaries. You'll also be praying alongside seminarians from The Saint Paul Seminary, who annually spend 40 hours in Eucharistic Adoration during "Borromeo Weekend" on or around Nov. 4, which is St. Charles Borromeo's feast day.
During the novena timeframe, the Church celebrates two extraordinary feast days: All Saints Day and All Souls Day, allowing us to lift up in prayer the souls of the faithful departed while interceding for tomorrow's shepherds.
Pray With Us | St. Charles Borromeo Novena
About St. Charles Borromeo
St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) was the Archbishop of Milan and a cardinal, as well as the Papal Secretary of State under Pope Pius IV. He was one of the drafters of the first Catechism of the Catholic Church, a leader of the Catholic Reformation, and an innovator of religious education, especially for children, establishing what is commonly known as “Sunday School.” He performed many works of charity and selflessly ministered to the sick during a serious outbreak of bubonic plague. St. Charles Borromeo is the patron saint of seminarians, priests and catechists. His feast day is Nov. 4.