Seminarian Annual Appeal & Fundraising Dinners
What your gift can do
Seminarians are the future leaders of our Church. The average annual cost to educate one seminarian is over $60,000. Together, we will prepare them to serve the Diocese of Salina with compassion, wisdom, and holiness.
Formation & Education
Preparing for the priesthood begins with deep academic and theological study.
Tuition: $24,000–$32,000 per year
Books: $500 per year
Additional studies (languages and specialized training): $2,000 per year
Daily Life & Living
A stable, supportive environment allows seminarians to focus fully on their calling.
Room & board: $16,000–$20,000 per year
Transportation: $1,000 per year
Care & Well-Being
Seminarians are cared for as whole persons: body, mind, and spirit.
Care for their health and well-being: $13,000 per year
Spiritual & Pastoral Formation
Formation continues beyond the classroom through prayer, service, and real-world ministry.
Summer programs and ministry experiences: $6,000 per year
Seminary visit for discernment: $100
Make a Gift Today to Support our Seminarians
The Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina
P.O. Box 1696, Salina, KS 67402-1696.
Seminarian Collection
The seminarian collection is held in every parish across the diocese and occurs during one of the first weekends in August. Donations to this collection support the tuition, books and board and summer ministry expenses of the seminarians, as well as recruitment of future seminarians. Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our seminarians.