As an expression of the new evangelization in the Archdiocese of Denver, Our Lady of the New Advent Theological Institute exists to form Christians capable of making a bold proclamation of faith in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Through the formation of each of its members, faculty, staff and students, the Institute aims at a union of faith and culture and the building of a civilization of love.

To advance the new evangelization, the Institute offers programs of study in philosophy and theology in its three divisions: St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, the Diaconate Formation Program and the Division of Lay Formation. Through St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, the Our Lady of the New Advent Institute is affiliated with the Theology Faculty of the Pontifical Lateran University and its undergraduate students are enrolled at Regis University in its B. A. program in philosophy.

While forming the intellect by offering courses of the highest academic caliber, all of the programs at Our Lady of the New Advent Institute, both degree granting and non-degree, seek to form the whole person into the likeness of Jesus Christ -- and in a love for His Church and her teaching.

The Divisions of Our Lady of the New Advent Theological Institute are as follows:

I. St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

• Spirituality Year
• Two-year Philosophy Cycle
• Four-year Theology Cycle
• Vehr Theological Library
• Archdiocesan Archives Office
• Office of Liturgy

II. Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary

III. Diaconate Formation Program (Permanent Diaconate)

• Aspirancy Year
• Three-year Study Program
• Continuing Education for Deacons

IV. Division of Lay Formation

• Catholic Biblical School
• Catechetical School

Office of Liturgy
The Office of Liturgy assists in the preparations and coordination of liturgies where the archbishop is present. The Office provides education through Our Lady of the New Advent Institute. It serves as a consultant to other archdiocesan agencies and parishes in the preparation of special liturgies. The Office of Liturgy works in collaboration with the Commission on the Sacred Liturgy, which is composed of people appointed by the archbishop from all states of life in the Church.
Sr. Moira Debono, R.S.M., S.T.D., Director

Archbishop Vehr Theological Library

The library began with St. Thomas Seminary in 1907 and has grown through the years to become one of the premier theological libraries in the country, with a collection of over 130,000 volumes. The library is named after Urban J. Vehr, archbishop of Denver for 36 years (1931-1967), who actively promoted the seminary and library, and left it his substantial personal collection. In 1956 Archbishop Vehr dedicated new seminary buildings, matching the old Lombardian style, which now house both the library and Catholic Pastoral Center.

The Vehr Library receives nearly 300 current periodicals, with bound past issues dating back, in some cases, to before 1900. The bulk of the collection is in Catholic theology, Scripture study, Church history, and philosophy. The Vehr Library has also added an audio-visual collection and children's library.

Sylvia Rael, M.L.I.S., Director
Michael Woodward, Ph.D., Associate Director
Sharon Figlino, Library Assistant, Circulation, Interlibrary Loan
Lyn Cotton, Library Assistant, Archives

Very Rev. Michael G. Glenn, President, Our Lady of the New Advent Theological Institute, Rector, St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

Corporate Officers
Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Denver
Most Rev. José H. Gomez
Auxiliary Bishop of Denver
Rev. Msgr. Raymond N. Jones, V.G., P.A.
Moderator of the Curia
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Fryar
Vicar for Clergy and Seminarians
Very Rev. Michael G. Glenn
Rector of the Institute and St. John Vianney Seminary

Board of Trustees
Non-Voting Members
Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap.
Francis X. Maier, Secretary
Dennis Russell, Treasurer
Voting Members
Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila
Most Rev. William E. Lori
Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron
Very Rev. Michael G. Glenn
Very Rev. Florián Martín-Calama
Rev. J. Augustine Di Noia, O.P.
Mr. James Hepp
Rev. Msgr. Edward Hoffmann
Rev. Msgr. Raymond N. Jones,
Rev. Matthew L. Lamb
Mrs. Patricia Lynch
Mr. Thomas S. Monahan
Rev. Msgr. R. Walker Nickless
Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M.
Mrs. Carol Saeman
Deacon Alfonso Sandoval
Rev. Michael Sheeran, S.J.
Mother Mary Quentin Sheridan, R.S.M.
Mrs. Annette Waymel