BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Diocese of Raleigh seminarian Deacon Drew Navarro was among the recent graduates of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary’s 2026 commencement. Deacon Drew was one of 20 seminarians to receive a Master of Divinity degree during the May 21 ceremony, completing his formal priestly formation and preparing for his priestly ordination in June.
The seminary, which serves dioceses across the southeastern United States, maintains a close connection with Raleigh. The Diocese of Raleigh had seven seminarians in formation at St. Vincent de Paul this past academic year. Bishop Luis Zarama also serves on the seminary’s Board of Trustees, helping to support the formation of future priests throughout the region.