The Pontifical North American College is a Roman Catholic educational institution in Rome, Italy, that prepares seminarians to become priests in the United States and elsewhere. The NAC also provides a residence for priests who are pursuing graduate work at other pontifical universities in Rome. The NAC also has a continuing education program for vetera…
The Pontifical North American College is a Roman Catholic educational institution in Rome, Italy, that prepares seminarians to become priests in the United States and elsewhere. The NAC also provides a residence for priests who are pursuing graduate work at other pontifical universities in Rome. The NAC also has a continuing education program for veteran priests.
Motto: Firmum est cor meum
Motto in English: "Steadfast is my heart"
Type: Roman Catholic seminary; continuing formation institute, clerical residence
Established: 8 December 1859 (166 years ago)
Rector: Thomas W. Powers
Location: Rome, Italy (on property subject in part to Holy See extraterritorial jurisdiction)
Campus: Janiculum Hill (Seminary and Casa O'Toole Continuing Formation Institute) · Central Rome (Casa Santa Maria Graduate Studies Residence and Office for Pilgrims)
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