Fraternity for the Priesthood | S3 E3 | SJS Podcast
What does priestly fraternity actually look like in everyday life?
In this episode of the Saint John’s Seminary Podcast, Vice Rector Fr. Stanislaus Achu sits down with Rector Bishop Robert Reed to unpack the June 17 conference for priests hosted at Saint John’s Seminary, focusing on the importance of fraternity in the life and ministry of a priest.
Their conversation explores practical ways priests can cultivate meaningful relationships with their brother priests, including different models of living fraternity in community. They also discuss the role of rectory life and the importance of creating a healthy separation between the spaces where priests work and the spaces where they live, and rest.
The conversation also looks back to the seminary, where seminarians begin forming the friendships and bonds of brotherhood that can sustain them throughout a lifetime of ministry.
Listen as Fr. Stanislaus and Bishop Reed reflect on how priests can continue to grow together as brothers, supporting one another as they give their lives in service to Christ and His Church.
25 Sept 2026
Forming Men for the Priesthood: A Conversation with Bishop Reed | S3 E2 | SJS Podcast
In this episode of the Saint John’s Seminary Podcast, Col. Mike Manning sits down with Bishop Reed to look toward the road ahead for Saint John’s Seminary and the work of forming the priests of the future.
Bishop Reed discusses his priorities for priestly formation, beginning with the men themselves: their prayer, spiritual direction, sacramental life, fraternity, and personal discernment of their vocation.
Looking beyond the seminary walls, Bishop Reed discusses opportunities to deepen relationships with parishes, welcome lay Catholics onto the seminary campus, and help more people discover the work taking place at Saint John’s.
18 Sept 2026
Getting to Know Our New Rector: Bishop Robert Reed | S3 E1 | SJS Podcast
In this episode of the Saint John’s Seminary Podcast, host Col. Mike Manning sits down with Bishop Robert Reed, the newly appointed rector of Saint John’s Seminary, for a personal conversation about vocation, priestly formation, and the life of the seminary.
Bishop Reed reflects on his appointment as rector, the parish and family experiences that first opened his heart to the priesthood, and the mentors who helped shape his journey.
Throughout the conversation, Bishop Reed offers a glimpse into the personal story, spiritual foundation, and pastoral vision he brings to his ministry as rector of Saint John’s Seminary.
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