May 9, 2025 | News
Dear Holy Apostles Family,
With great joy, Holy Apostles College and Seminary celebrates the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. We welcome him with hearts full of hope and prayers, trusting that the Lord will continue to guide His Church through the humble service of the Vicar of Christ.
This moment is a powerful reminder of the continuity and unity of the Catholic Church, built on the rock of Peter and sustained by the Holy Spirit through every age.
As a community devoted to forming missionary disciples, evangelizers, and holy priests in fidelity to the Magisterium, we renew our commitment to supporting the mission of the Holy Father through prayer, scholarship, and service. May Pope Leo XIV lead with wisdom, compassion, and courage, and may his pontificate inspire a renewed zeal for evangelization and holiness throughout the world. Ad multos annos, Holy Father!
We entrust you to the care of Our Blessed Mother, Queen of the Apostles, and the intercession of all the saints.
United in the Lord Jesus,
Fr. Peter S. Kucer, M.S.A.
President-Rector
Apr 11, 2025 | News
Cromwell, CT (April 10, 2024) – The Holy Apostles College & Seminary community gathered on Friday, March 29, 2025, to celebrate Founders’ Day and witness the Renewal of Promises for Br. Robert Cantoni, MSA, and Br. Ronald Aucoin, MSA. Surrounded by priests, religious, students, faculty, and friends, the event honored the rich history and mission of Holy Apostles while celebrating the ongoing formation of these two dedicated Brothers.
Honoring a Visionary Founder
Founders’ Day paid tribute to Rev. Eusebe Ménard, O.F.M., and MSA Co-Founder Hector Durand, whose vision and commitment in 1956 breathed new life into the historic site of Holy Apostles College & Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. With a heart for service and a passion for guiding older men in discerning their call to the priesthood, Fr. Ménard and Mr. Durand laid the foundation for a community dedicated to faith, growth, and leadership.
A Sacred Commitment: Renewing Promises
During the Founders’ Day Mass, Br. Robert and Br. Ronald renewed their promises before Very Rev. Martin D. Rooney, MSA, Provincial Animator for the Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles – USA/Vietnam. This solemn moment reaffirmed their dedication to their formation and future ministry.
Both Br. Robert and Br. Ronald are currently studying in the Master of Divinity program at Holy Apostles and continuing their formation for the priesthood.
Join Us in Prayer
As these brothers and their fellow seminarians continue their journey, we invite you to pray for their vocations and support the mission of Holy Apostles College & Seminary.
Learn more about Holy Apostles College & Seminary and how you can support future vocations at holyapostles.edu/seminary/
Apr 8, 2025 | News
Please join us during the Jubilee Year of Hope for an unforgettable evening to support Holy Apostles College & Seminary and celebrate our community. On Friday, April 25, 2025, the eve of our Sixty-Seventh Commencement Exercises, we invite you to gather at the stunning St. Clements Castle & Marina in Portland, CT, for a night of elegance, connection, and inspiration.
Apr 3, 2025 | News
Catholic educator, writer, and evangelist Dr. Derya Rix—a faculty member at Holy Apostles College & Seminary—has been named the new principal of Bishop Flaget School in Ohio, bringing her passion for faith-formed leadership into a new Catholic community.
With a rich background in teaching, writing, and public speaking, Dr. Rix holds a PhD in Politics from Durham University in England and an MA in History from Bilkent University in Turkey. Her work explores political philosophy, evangelization, women in the Church, and the role of religion in public life. In addition to her academic work, she has written for well-known Catholic publications such as Ignatius Press, OSV, Angelico Press, Catholic World Report, and other Catholic publications.
At Holy Apostles, Dr. Rix encourages the Master of Philosophy students to engage the world with clarity, courage, and a foundation in the Church’s tradition. Her courses, such as Political Philosophy and Plato’s Republic, challenge students to think critically through the lens of faith.
Dr. Rix, a lifelong advocate for Catholic formation, brings both intellectual depth and family-rooted witness to her work.
Please keep Dr. Rix and the Bishop Flaget School community in your prayers as they begin this new chapter!
Feb 28, 2025 | News
Cromwell, CT – Holy Apostles College & Seminary will undergo a comprehensive evaluation in Fall 2025 to renew its institutional accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), one of the oldest regional accrediting commissions in the United States.
As part of this process, an onsite peer review visit is scheduled for November 2-5, 2025, at the Holy Apostles College & Seminary campus in Cromwell, Connecticut. The institution has been accredited by NECHE since 1974, with the reaccreditation process occurring every ten years, along with a mid-term report submission. The college was last reaffirmed for accreditation in 2015.
A team of reviewers, experts in various higher education disciplines and representing institutions across New England and New York, will conduct an assessment based on the NECHE Standards for Accreditation. Members of the public are invited to submit comments or feedback regarding Holy Apostles College & Seminary’s compliance with these standards. For more information on how to submit feedback, please visit NECHE Accreditation Feedback Form.
The NECHE accreditation process allows Holy Apostles College & Seminary to demonstrate its commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence, ensuring the institution meets the highest standards of educational effectiveness.
NECHE is a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization that fosters institutional self-regulation, voluntary adherence to accreditation standards, and a system of peer review. The Commission accredits a broad range of institutions with distinct missions, evaluating each according to its unique goals while maintaining a focus on institutional quality and effectiveness.
For additional details about the accreditation process or Holy Apostles College & Seminary’s upcoming evaluation, please contact:
Dr. Kristina Olsen
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Holy Apostles College & Seminary
[email protected]
