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Franciscan School of Theology

  • LocationSan Diego, CA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 69 students
  • TraditionFranciscan
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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Franciscan School of Theology, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miFounders Chapel: 0.1 mi1The Church of the Immaculata: 0.1 mi2Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.8 mi4Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 1.2 mi6Franciscan School of Theology (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Founders Chapel — 0.1 mi
  2. The Church of the Immaculata — 0.1 mi
  3. Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1945 Illion Street, San Diego
  4. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.8 mi · Illion Street, San Diego
  5. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 2540 San Diego Avenue, San Diego
  6. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 1.2 mi

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Local Church

Diocese of San Diego

The Most Reverend Michael Pham, Bishop of San Diego

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 114734
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools; WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is Franciscan School of Theology a Catholic college?
Yes. Franciscan School of Theology is a Catholic college in the Diocese of San Diego.

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