About Holy Apostles

A Mission Driven Community

At Holy Apostles College & Seminary, we make faithful Catholic higher education accessible to all. Our on campus and 100% online undergraduate and graduate programs are designed for busy students who refuse to compromise on academic excellence or Catholic identity.

Whether you join us from our beautiful New England campus or from anywhere in the world, you’ll find exceptional affordability, academic excellence, and a mission-driven community ready to help you grow in wisdom, holiness, and service.

Faithful. Flexible. Affordable. Live your mission with Holy Apostles College & Seminary.

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Programs of Study

Years in Education

Student Ratio

Mission and Values

Identity
Holy Apostles College and Seminary (HACS) is inspired and guided by the missionary charism of its sponsor, the Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles (MSA), as well as by the founder and co-founder of the MSA, Fr. Eusebe Menard O.F.M. and Mr. Hector Durand.

Vision
The Apostles, their central focus on Jesus Christ, and their evangelical outlook inform and shape the vision of HACS: “Cultivating Catholic Leaders for the Purpose of Evangelization”.

Mission
Holy Apostles College and Seminary forms and educates its students—laity, seminarians, clergy, and religious—as missionary disciples, servant leaders, and “co-workers in the vineyard.”[1]

Values
The fundamental values underpinning educational formation at Holy Apostles are:

Christocentric teaching
Catholic Orthodoxy by fidelity to the Magisterium
Educational rigor and challenge
Respect for the inherent dignity of all persons
Holistic formation of students corresponding to the head, heart, and hands in Truth, Love, Goodness and Beauty

Campus & Identity

Nestled on 40 scenic acres along the Connecticut River, Holy Apostles College & Seminary offers a peaceful setting for prayer, study, and community.

Since the Newman Guide’s founding in 2007, Holy Apostles has been recognized as a Cardinal Newman Society–Recommended College, earning national recognition for its unwavering fidelity to the Magisterium.

On-campus students enjoy a vibrant community life with intramural sports, shared meals, and service to the local community, while online students connect through livestreamed groups, virtual conferences, and opportunities for prayer and faith-sharing.

Whether on campus or online, students are invited to grow in holiness, deepen their understanding of the Faith, and live out the call to evangelization.

Spiritual Life

Holy Apostles College and Seminary has daily Mass at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Chapel. The Mass schedule can be found on the Chapel page, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Chapel.

Students have opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) throughout the week.

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction are offered weekly.

Students also have the option of participating in Mass and other spiritual activities, including perpetual adoration, at our nearby parish neighbor, St. John Church in Cromwell. The parish is staffed by Conventual Franciscan Friars.

Visit the Chapel

Our Faculty

At Holy Apostles College and Seminary, our faculty are more than teachers.
They are nationally recognized speakers, published authors, theologians, ethicists, and experts who shape conversations in the Church and beyond.

Faithful and rooted in tradition.
Each faculty member brings scholarly excellence and pastoral wisdom into the classroom—always in fidelity to the Magisterium. Every year, they renew this commitment through a profession of faith and an oath of fidelity.

Forming both minds and hearts.
Their expertise enriches our programs and inspires students to think critically, engage faithfully, and lead with integrity.

Leaders who live the faith.
At Holy Apostles, you learn from professors who don’t just teach Catholic truth—they live it, share it, and guide students in experiencing its transformative power.

Meet Our Faculty

Student Clubs & Activities

Apostles for Christ

Apostles for Christ is a supportive space for prayer, reflection, and growth in faith—guided by the Holy Spirit and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Our Mission:

Help students encounter the love and mercy of Jesus Christ
Encourage the discovery of each person’s unique calling
Inspire lives of purpose and meaning rooted in the Gospel

What We Do:

Meet biweekly for prayer with Sacred Scripture and the Divine Office
Create a vibrant, welcoming environment for authentic relationships
Foster spiritual growth and a commitment to living the Gospel

At Each Meeting:

Lift up fellow students and their intentions in prayer
Entrust these intentions to Our Lord’s Sacred Heart through the prayers of the Church

Life League

The student-run Life League, which coordinates pro-life activities, is quite active. Its activities include a prayer vigil on Saturday mornings at one of the abortion clinics in Hartford during the academic year, followed by the Mass of Mercy in the seminary chapel. A very large joint representation of the student body takes part in the March for Life in January.

Missio Dei

Missio Dei is an independent, school group. It is a Catholic community dedicated to spreading the truth of the Gospel and the Church’s Tradition. Founded by Holy Apostles alum and many alum and current students write for the site. It’s a way for academic studies to influence the world of Catholic media and vice versa.

Notable Alumni

Holy Apostles College & Seminary alumni comprise an exceptional list of internationally recognized leaders and experts in the areas of apologetics, theology, parish ministry, philosophy, and the new evangelization. We are proud of the many priests, clergy, religious and laity who are living out the missionary charism of Holy Apostles.

Very Rev. Christopher Alar, MIC
M.Div. 2014
Provincial Superior of the Marian Fathers
See: newsletter article

David L. Archer
M.A. in Theology 2018
Retired President of Christian Brothers University

Rev. Joseph Aytona, CPM
M.A. in Theology 2010, M.Div. 2010
Rector at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

Rev. Anthony Blount, SOLT
B.A. 1991, M.A. in Theology 1995 and M.Div. 1996
Family-Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity and Associate Pastor in Detroit, M.I.

Rev. James Blount, SOLT
B.A. in Philosophy 1995, M.Div.1999
Spiritual director, preacher and exorcist

Karlo Broussard
M.A. in Philosophy 2019
Catholic Answers, Apologetics

Rev. William Casey, CPM
M.Div. 1991
Speaker and guest on EWTN

Very Rev. Joshua Caswell, SJC
M.Div. 2014
Superior General of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius

Jason Clark
M.A. in Theology 2022
Executive Director of Theology of the Body Institute

David Currie
M.A. in Theology 2011
Author, lecturer and Research Associate of The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Matt Fradd
B.A. in Philosophy 2015, M.A. in Philosophy 2018, H.D. 2019
Pints with Aquinas, Apologetics

Jonathon Fessenden
M.A. in Theology 2022
Co-Founder of Missio Dei Catholic

Sean Forrest
B.A. in Theology 2011
Founder and President of Haiti180, Inc., motivational speaker and musician
See: newsletter article

Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM
M.A. in Theology 2004
Foundress of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Phillip Hadden
M.A. in Theology 2021
Founder of Missio Dei Catholic

Trent Horn
M.A. in Philosophy 2018
Catholic Answers, Apologetics
See: newsletter article

Rev. Stephen Imbarrato
M.A. in Theology 2005, M.Div. 2005,
Prolife Ministry

Sebastian Mahfood, OP, PhD
M.A. in Philosophy 2009, M.A. in Theology 2013
Founder of Enroute Books and Media, LLC

Rev. Wade Menezes, CPM
M.A. in Theology 2000, M.Div. 2000, H.D. 2024
EWTN host and contributing writer
See: newsletter article

Shaun McAfee
M.A. in Theology 2015
Founder and editor of EpicPew

Sr. Carmelite Huong Thu Nguyen
M.A. in Theology 2017
General Superior of the Congregation of The Servants of Jesus The High Priest

Rev. Hien Van Nguyen
M.A. in Dogmatic Theology 2020 Chancellor of the Diocese of Phat Diem, Vietnam

Rev. Minh Thien Nguyen, OP
M.A. in Theology 2015
Rector of Sedes Sapientiae Theological Center in Saigon, Vietnam

Daniel O’Connor
M.A. in Philosophical Theology 2013
Professor, author and blogger
See: newsletter article

Mike Pacer
M.A. in Theology 2009
Director of Evangelize All Ministries, writer and speaker

Rev. Daniel Reehil, VF
M.A. in Theology 2016, M.Div. 2016
Pastor and exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville, T.N.
See: newsletter article

Christopher M. Reilly
M.A. in Theology 2020
Bioethicist and writer, ITEST

Patrick Reis
M.A. in Philosophy 2014
Executive Director, Encounter Ministries
See: newsletter article

Rev. Chad Ripperger, SMD
M.A. in Theology 1991
Theologian and exorcist of the Archdiocese of Denver, C.O.

Very Rev. Martin Rooney, MSA
B.A. 1993, M.Div. 1995
Provincial Animator of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles USA Province

Rev. Daniel Schneider, M. Carm
M.A. in Theology 1997, M.Div. 1998
Prior, Carmelite Monks of Wyoming

Rev. Paulus-Maria Tautz, CFR
M.Div. 2007
Author and speaker in Germany

Rev. Jeffrey “Skip” Thompson, MSA
M.Div. 2015, M.A. in Theology 2016
Retreat center director, Oxnard, CA
See: newsletter article

Stacy Trasancos, PhD
M.A. in Theology 2014
Professor, speaker and author

Rev. Daniel Williamson, CFR
M.Div. 2011
Preacher, missionary and chapel designer

Jared Zimmerer
M.A. in Theology 2018
Word on Fire Institute Contributor and former Senior Director

Sr. Naomi Zimmerman FSE
M.A. in Theology 1996
Missionary at the Franciscan Information Center in Jerusalem, Israel

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