The Saint Paul Seminary develops the next generation of Church leaders through formation of men for the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church. Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, these men are formed as missionary disciples to lead and serve God’s people.
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Saint Paul Seminary celebrates transitional diaconate ordination of 13 men this spring and summer
Five Catholic bishops will ordain 13 Saint Paul Seminary seminarians as transitional deacons this spring and summer.
Watch: George Weigel on St. John Paul II, today’s Catholic seminaries and the Church’s future
Leading Catholic intellectual George Weigel sits down to talk about the impact St. John Paul II continues to have on seminary formation -- and what this means for the future of the Church.
‘Something more’: One man’s journey from hockey prospect to Catholic seminarian
Josh French walks into Cottage Grove Ice Arena, a black and purple Minnesota State hockey bag slung over his shoulder. It’s one of the many Twin Cities rinks the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis seminarian frequented while he grew up. Today, the former Division I hockey player and professional prospect is meeting his older brother for an early-afternoon skate and a trip back — and forward — in time.