History
St. Augustine's Seminary was established in 1913 to train diocesan priests. The entire funding for the building of the seminary was donated by Eugene O'Keefe, the wealthy Toronto brewer and philanthropist, though O'Keefe died months before its completion. The Beaux-Arts architecture structure is topped off with a copper clad dome.
In 1969 the Toronto School of Theology was created as an independent federation of 7 schools of theology, including the divinity faculties of St. Augustine's Seminary. Within its own federation, University of Toronto granted all but theology or divinity degrees. Since 1978, by virtue of a change made in its charter, the university has granted theology degrees conjointly with St. Augustine's Seminary and other Toronto School of Theology member institutions.
It's nearby building for the seminary was unused. The space is currently used by Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, whose doors opened in 1973.
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