Dear Seminarian
Catherine was a spiritual mother, with a vast experience of the spiritual life. In Dear Seminarian, she addresses a wide range of topics germane to priestly and spiritual formation. She received as spiritual sons, those who sought her guidance. Catherine s starting point was always priestly identity the priest extends the incarnation of Christ in history; he is an icon of Christ, or another Christ. She sought to prepare them to shepherd God s people in the spiritual crisis and challenge facing the 20th century, a crisis that has continued and deepened in the present. --Fr. Don Guglielmi, in StaritsaThe message of Dear Seminarian is, in my opinion, even more pertinent today than when it was first published.... With the passing of time Catherine Doherty may become appreciated as a profound spiritual director. --Bishop Paul V. Dudley, Bishop Emeritus of Sioux Falls, SDI feel confident that Dear Seminarian will prove a friendly and helpful guide to young men on their way up the steps of God s altar... There is doubtfully any woman who has spoken oftener in seminaries to future priests over the whole American continent than Catherine Doherty. --Bishop William J. Smith, Bishop Emeritus of Pembroke, ONThe message of Dear Seminarian is, in my opinion, even more pertinent today than when it was first published.... With the passing of time Catherine Doherty may become appreciated as a profound spiritual director. --Bishop Paul V. Dudley, Bishop Emeritus of Sioux Falls, SDI feel confident that Dear Seminarian will prove a friendly and helpful guide to young men on their way up the steps of God s altar... There is doubtfully any woman who has spoken oftener in seminaries to future priests over the whole American continent than Catherine Doherty. --Bishop William J. Smith, Bishop Emeritus of Pembroke, ON