At some point during your faith journey, you’ve likely been asked a question somewhere along the lines of “why do you Catholics pray to saints?”
Continue ReadingJust a 10-minute walk around the interior of St. Mary’s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary can be transformative — especially if you know where to look. Benjamin Peters does. As the seminary’s head sexton, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester seminarian is responsible for many of the physical items inside the chapel. That includes six saintly relics […]
Continue ReadingForming joyful, Catholic leaders so your family, parish and community can thrive is not always an easy task. Those entering ministry today will encounter a world increasingly hostile to the message of faith.
Continue ReadingBob Burns’ story is one of saying “yes” to God throughout whatever has happened in his life.
Continue ReadingEven amid reports of declining priestly vocations, The Saint Paul Seminary begins the 2023-24 academic year with its largest seminarian enrollment in a decade.
Continue ReadingGrowing up, seminarian J.P. Thornton just wanted to be considered “normal.” As he came of age, Christ called him to the priesthood — and now worldly perception is one of the last things on his mind.
Continue ReadingSaint Paul Seminary spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey shares his experiences with both the Emmanuel Community and parishes around the world.
Continue ReadingThis year, The Saint Paul Seminary welcomed Fr. Joseph Kuharski to its team of priestly faculty and staff.
Continue ReadingEach spring, The Saint Paul Seminary gathers for Vespers and its year-end Jubilemus banquet. You’re invited to tune into Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. Monday, May 15 as part of this celebration.
Continue ReadingThe Saint Paul Seminary is thrilled to welcome Bishop Robert Barron to Minnesota as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.
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