Father McCloskey speaks about community. Parishoners in annual passion play.

The Spiritan Houses of Formation are places of prayer, learning and community. Throughout the Vocations process, there will be many challenges and obstacles for you to overcome. Through it all, the Spiritan family is there to offer support, whether in Pittsburgh, Houston or Chicago. And as you grow -- in yourself, in community, and in Spirit -- these houses of Formation will become your home. Laval House Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA A welcoming place to experience your pre-novitiate year. Found on the campus of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, Laval House accommodates you as you begin your exploration into the Spiritan community. Holy Spirit Seminary Houston, TX Holy Spirit Seminary is home to the pre-novitiate. As you take philosophy courses or learn a second language, Holy Spirit Seminary is where you may live, pray, and learn in community with your Spiritan brothers. Libermann House New Braunfels, TX Libermann House is home to the Novitiate of the Western Province. Living here brings you into close contact with Spiritans from all over the world. New Braunfels, Texas is less then 5 minutes from San Antonio, Texas, a big city with western charm. Catholic Theological Union Chicago, IL Ctu.edu St. Mary Magdelene House As you begin work towards your advanced divinity degree, you will live in the Spiritan Theological residence at St. Mary Magdelene's, a Spiritan parish in south Chicago. St. Mary's is 5 miles from Chicago Theological Union, where you will spend much of your time in classes. Spiritan seminarians living at the Theological residence come from the U.S., Canada and Haiti.