Immaculate Heart of Mary SeminaryImmaculate Heart of Mary (IHMS) is a Roman Catholic college seminary located amidst the natural beauty of the peaceful Mississippi river town of Winona, Minnesota. Building upon the rich two thousand year history of the Catholic Church and its Program of Priestly Formation, IHMS in conjunction with Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, progressively delivers first-class spiritual and academic resources. This program ingrains an outstanding foundation of prayer, Philosophy and Theology in our men.
Flowing from its responsibility to build God's Kingdom on Earth, Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary nurtures and develops a man's calling from God to the ministerial priesthood. IHMS strengthens and deepens the seminarian's personal commitment to Jesus Christ with the highest quality programs of spiritual, intellectual, pastoral, and human formation. While supporting and encouraging the development of each man's natural gifts, IHMS strives to help the men discern and answer God's call with hearts on fire!
Always focused on the mission of God's Church, IHMS is a beacon of Christ himself, inviting men to follow His call, preparing a new generation of priests for leadership and service.
