The seminary was canonically established in 1988 by
Pope John Paul II in accordance with his letter
Ecclesia Dei adflicta and opened in 2000. Established in Denton,
Nebraska, near Lincoln, it was founded primarily to serve
English-speaking seminarians for the Fraternity from North America and to provide
traditionalist Catholic education. Nonetheless, the custumal of the seminary includes a provision for students who are not members of the Fraternity but are studying for the priesthood in other ecclesiastical organizations, and since 2008 the seminary has served as the location of philosophical and theological education for clerical members of the
Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer. The seminary has also housed members of the
Knights of the Holy Eucharist, brothers of the Franciscan tradition who originate from the
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The seminary complex was designed by Thomas Gordon Smith Architects in a
Romanesque style. The first phase of construction was completed in 2000. Seminarians live in the dormitory wing. == Programs ==