The Faculty of St. Joseph Minor Seminary

Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

A member of the Religious Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen since 1972, Fr. Benedict brings many years of teaching experience to the seminary. In addition to teaching, he travels regularly to bring the Mass and sacraments to souls who otherwise have no Mass to attend. Fr. Benedict is the rector of St. Joseph Seminary and will teach Latin and math this year.

Fr. Gregory Drahman, CMRI

Father Gregory comes new to the minor seminary this year (2022), having many years of experience teaching in the major seminary. Father Gregory, ordained in 1993, is the spiritual director of the seminary and also teaches Latin. In addition, he is a professor of apologetics and ecclesiastical history in the major seminary.

Frater M. Aloysius Hartman, CMRI

Frater Aloysius is a deacon preparing for ordination to the holy priesthood. He is also a member of the religious congregation, having made final profession of vows. A former student of Saint Joseph Seminary, he is teaching theology to the seminarians this year, as he continues his own studies for the priesthood.

Frater Alphonsus M. Vincent, CMRI

Frater Alphonsus is also a member of the Religious Congregation of Mary Immaculate and a cleric in minor orders. He is likewise a graduate of Saint Joseph Seminary. Frater Alphonsus is the choir director of the seminary and also teaches introductory Latin, as he continues to pursue his own studies for the priesthood.

Brother Martin M. Sentman, CMRI

Brother Martin is a member of the Religious Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen and a major seminarian, preparing for first clerical tonsure. Brother Martin if pursuing studies in the major seminary for the priesthood and is also the Physical Education teacher for the minor seminarians.

Mr. Gerard Keaveney

Mr. Gerard Keaveney has been teaching in the minor seminary for the past 8 years. After many years of experience in the business world, he now dedicates his time and talents to instructing the seminarians. Mr. Keaveney is our math and science teacher.

Mrs. Rosalinda Salgado

Mrs. Salgado has been the secretary and registrar for the seminary (as well as parish secretary) for the past 21 years. She also teaches the seminarians speech and keyboarding.