Lawrence B. Terrien

Fr. Lawrence (Larry) Terrien studied at Theological College, the Catholic University of America, and was ordained to the priesthood for Diocese of Arlington, Virginia in 1972. After earning doctorates in religious studies and in systematic theology, he joined the faculty of St. Patrick’s Seminary (1978-86), then became rector of Theological College, the Catholic University of America (1986-92), and then took his first appointment to St. Mary’s in 1993. At both St. Patrick’s and St. Mary’s, Fr. Terrien also served for a time as academic dean.

In 1996, Fr. Terrien was elected Superior General of The Society of the Priests of St. Sulpice, based in Paris, the first American to hold that position. After leading the worldwide Sulpician community for twelve years, he returned to St. Mary’s in 2009.

Fr. Terrien is especially known for his commitment to Sulpician spirituality and to the spirituality of the priesthood.