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Saint John's Seminary

  • LocationBrighton, MA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 120 students

All-male

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saint John's Seminary, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCatholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.2 mi1Saint Ignatius Church: 0.4 mi2Saint Lawrence Church: 1.5 mi3Trinity Chapel: 1.6 mi4Saint Anthony's Church: 1.8 mi5Saint Patricks Church: 2.1 mi6Saint John's Seminary (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.2 mi
  2. Saint Ignatius Church — 0.4 mi · 8 Commonwealth Avenue
  3. Saint Lawrence Church — 1.5 mi · 770 Boylston Street
  4. Trinity Chapel — 1.6 mi
  5. Saint Anthony's Church — 1.8 mi
  6. Saint Patricks Church — 2.1 mi · 212 Main Street

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Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 167677
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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