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Watch: Meet the husband/dad/deacon candidate who took a year off of formation for Navy deployment

November 14, 2023
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Bob Burns’ story is one of saying “yes” to God throughout whatever has happened in his life.

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Saint Paul Seminary bucks national trend with 100 seminarians in ’23-’24

November 13, 2023
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Even amid reports of declining priestly vocations, The Saint Paul Seminary begins the 2023-24 academic year with its largest seminarian enrollment in a decade.

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The call to celibacy: Seminarian J.P. Thornton shares his vocation story

November 3, 2023
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Growing 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.

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Watch: What can Catholic movements teach us about revitalizing parish life?

October 25, 2023
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Saint Paul Seminary spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey shares his experiences with both the Emmanuel Community and parishes around the world.

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Catching up with Fr. Joseph Kuharski, who recently joined the priest staff at The Saint Paul Seminary

September 20, 2023
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This year, The Saint Paul Seminary welcomed Fr. Joseph Kuharski to its team of priestly faculty and staff.

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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary year-end Jubilemus Evening Prayer

April 28, 2023
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Each 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.

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Saint Paul Seminary welcomes Bishop Robert Barron to Minnesota

July 29, 2022
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The 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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Watch: Why Catholic education must focus on the entire human person

July 8, 2022
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Fr. Joseph Johnson, pastor at Holy Family in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, recently spoke at The Saint Paul Seminary on the importance of holistic formation in Catholic education.

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SPSSOD Spotlight: Brittany Halverson, MAPL

June 3, 2022
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MAPL student Brittany Halverson talks about her journey in becoming a Director of Faith Formation.

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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn celebrates 25 years as a Catholic Priest

May 7, 2022
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A tribute to Father Joseph Taphorn as he celebrates 25 years of priesthood.

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