The Pontifical North American College is a Roman Catholic educational institution in Rome, Italy that forms seminarians for priestly ministry in the dioceses in the United States and elsewhere and that provides a residence for American priests pursuing graduate studies or continuing formation programs in Rome. Oversight of the College is the responsibility of the Holy See's Congregation for Catholic Education, delegated for most matters to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops acting through the College's Episcopal Board of Governors.
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