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Faith Amid the Storm. IHM Seminary Honors Msgr. James Shea Faith Amid the Storm: IHM Seminary Honors Msgr. James Shea April 20th, 2026 Despite severe weather, over 500 guests gathered for Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary’s annual Bishops and Rector Dinner, honoring Monsignor James Shea and raising more than $100,000 to support seminarian formation. New for 2026: Silent Auction at IHMS’s Bishops & Rector Dinner New for 2026: A Silent Auction at IHMS’s Bishops & Rector Dinner March 23rd, 2026 New for 2026 is a silent auction at the annual IHMS Bishops & Rector Dinner. Read the article to see a sampling of what you can bid on at the event. Back view of Basketball Player 2026 St. Francis de Sales Basketball Tournament March 16th, 2026 Read about the seminarians' yearly basketball tournament at De Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, WI. Catherine McAuley on Irish money From Dublin to Winona: The History and Mission of the Religious Sisters of Mercy March 12th, 2026 Learn about the rich Irish history of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, MI. Celebrating Msgr. Shea with the Immaculate Heart of Mary Award IHMS Celebrates Msgr James Shea at 2026 Bishops and Rector Dinner March 10th, 2026 2026 Bishops & Rector Dinner, an annual fundraiser for IHM seminarians, celebrates Msgr James Shea with the Immaculate Heart of Mary Award. Hearts on Fire logo with Immaculate Heart Hearts on Fire: Igniting Generosity for Priestly Formation March 6th, 2026 Your support matters. Learn more about the Immaculate Heart of Mary's Heart on Fire annual appeal and how you can donate to your local seminary. Roy assembling Blessing Bags IHMS Propaedeutic Summer of Service: Poverty Immersion July 9th, 2025 Seminarian Roy Graff recounts his summer poverty immersion experience in Tampa, FL with Joseph Bartosh. sem-ed-i-g-45 Commonly Asked Questions About Seminarian Education Fund, Catholic Ministries Appeal June 20th, 2025 Bishop Robert Barron set a bold goal to grow our number of seminarians from 20 to 40 and in just three years, we’ve made incredible progress. But more funding is needed to bring this to life! Read on for parish FAQs and how to support. Bishops and seminarians chatting at 2025 annual Bishops and Rectors Dinner Bishop Neary Honored at Annual Bishop's and Rector Dinner May 9th, 2025 On April 25th, 2025, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary (IHMS) had another successful Bishops and Rector Dinner at the Rochester International Event Center. The evening was full of laughter, music, and a strong sense of community, as IHMS celebrated and honored the future of our faith, and raised funds for IHMS seminarian education.