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In a rough and tumble match, the Martyrs returned to their winning ways, defeating Anglo-Celtic Colleges United (ACCU) 2-0. The opponents – a composite of English, Irish, and Scottish seminarians – joined the Martyrs in creating a physical contest, with the exchange characterized by hard, aggressive, and sometimes legal play. While the Martyrs [...]

In sports there is a thin line between ecstasy and agony – a state usually measured by the latest statement of the scoreboard. In a match that seemed to move between those two extremes, the Martyrs fell to the Istituto Polacco in its most recent contest. Settling a 3-3 tie in regulation, the [...]

On Sunday, March 7th, 2010, fifty-five seminarians of the Pontifical North American College were installed as acolytes during a celebration of the Eucharist.  The Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile, the principal celebrant of the liturgy instituted the seminarians.  These seminarians, now in their second year of theological studies, have received both the ministry of [...]

On a day that saw Rome emerge from the chill and rain of winter, the North American College Martyrs began warming up, defeating Pontificio Collegio San Paolo 2-0. Under the clear blue skies of the Eternal City, the Martyrs offered a preview of its capabilities, controlling the action from start to finish. While [...]

Building on its recent soccer success, the North American Martyrs opened its fourth season in Clericus Cup play with a shootout victory over Collegio Brasiliano. The match – held on the Oratorio San Pietro’s homey Field B – was played in spurts, starting and stopping as players sought vainly for precious space.
What was lacking [...]

It began humbly, with a dream and a prayer–entering the global game against a world of seminarians, against global competitors and cultural challengens. It has not always been easy. In fact, often times it’s been quite painful. But something strange has occurred. As the sport has has grown on the NAC, the NAC itself has grown [...]

Catholic News Service has written an article on the North American College’s Lenten tradition of the station churches.  The article includes interviews from several seminarians from the North American College.
CNS Story: US Seminarians begin Lenten pilgrimage to Rome’s ancient churches

The Fall 2009 edition of the NAC Magazine has been posted and is available for a free download.  This current issue contains a special article detailing the history of the house on the Janiculum, a recounting of a few students’ summer experience in China, and many more insights into life at the College.  Please head [...]

On Sunday, January 10, 2010, the Most Reverend Donald Wuerl of Washington DC delivered the annual Carl J. Peter Lecture to the North American College community.  As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations, the archbishop focused on the importance of preaching in the privileged moment of the Sunday homily.  ”“Through you the unchurched will learn [...]

Archbishop Timothy Dolan took a moment during the 150th anniversary celebrations to speak with Catholic News Services about tragic situation unfolding in Haiti following yesterday’s massive earthquake.  The priests and seminarians of the Pontifical North American College assure the people of Haiti of our prayers and support from Rome