The Seminary of Christ the King is a Catholic seminary in Mission, British Columbia, founded in 1931 to form priests and religious.
The Seminary of Christ the King is located in Mission, British Columbia. It seeks to form holy, competent priests who serve the Catholic Church with devoted fidelity. The seminary aims to cultivate men of prayer, communion, virtue, and intellectual depth to proclaim the Gospel with courage. Its mailing address is PO Box 3310, Mission, BC, V2V 4J5, and its phone number is 604-826-8975.
The seminary was founded in 1931 by Archbishop William M. Duke of Vancouver. In 1939, with the approval of the Holy See, the Archbishop entrusted the Seminary to Benedictine monks as a training centre for both diocesan and religious priesthood students. The Faculty of Theology opened in 1951. In 1966, through its own University Charter, the Seminary was empowered to grant the Bachelor of Arts degree as well as degrees in Theology.
The seminary is enriched by the Benedictine charism of seeking God through liturgical worship, fraternal community life, honest work, and dedicated study. The minor seminary integrates the Provincial curriculum with this formation.
Campus facilities listed include the Abbey Church, Student Chapels, Mary Shrine, Library, Classrooms, Book Store, Dining Room, and Dormitories. Recreational facilities include a Gymnasium / Auditorium, Hockey Court, Sports Fields, and Forested Trails.
The Seminary of Christ the King is an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designated institution in British Columbia.