St. John's Seminary (Massachusetts)
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St. John's Seminary, located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, serves the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. It is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.[1] The current rector and president is the Rev. John A. Farren, O.P.
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[edit] History
Construction began in 1881, and the school was completed in 1884. The first students began classes there on September 22, 1884.[2]
[edit] Current Issues
Boston College agreed to purchase 43 acres of the seminary's property in June, 2004. The archdiocese sold the land to ward off bankruptcy. However, the seminary remains open.
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[edit] References
- ^ Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Retrieved on February 27, 2007.
- ^ St. John's History. Retrieved on February 27, 2007.
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