For the past 50 years St. Francis seminary students in San Diego have attended undergraduate classes at the University of San Diego. Then they go on to St. John’s in Camarillo, Mount Angel in Oregon, or the North American College in Rome.
But this past summer, the Franciscan School of Theology, which had moved from Berkeley to Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, relocated from Oceanside to the University of San Diego campus and will provide graduate-level theology for San Diego seminarians.
Father Matthew Spahr, present rector of the San Diego seminary, will oversee the new theology program, assisted by Father Lauro Minimo, vice rector; Father Michael Sinor, director of spiritual formation, Laura Martin-Spencer, director of pastoral formation, and Father Gil Gentile, S.J., and Father Joaquin “Boom” Martinez, S.J. assisting with spiritual formation.
The above comes from a story in the Southern Cross, diocese paper for San Diego.
If the Franciscans are assuming teaching positions at the Seminary, I’m confused why none of the listed Priests have OFM after their name. I’m also expecting comments regarding fact there are two Jesuits in the photo.
Horrible idea.
The Franciscans have departed so far from the true charism of the Order, that I would be terrified to see my son live with these men let alone learn anything from them.
The idiots Richard Rohr, Ralph Parthie are just two of many wearing the Franciscan habit today.
What do you expect from our bishop??
I see the S. J. after a priest’s name and I run to the hills. Same with OFM. How far these orders have fallen! My only hope is that in this case, I am dead wrong.
I do hope you are wrong, but I do hope you live. (Laughter.) Couldn’t help myself. Had to say that even I though I know what the expression means. After seeing the supposed Franciscan bowing down in front of the Pachamama in the Vatican Gardens, I can understand your worries and suspicions.