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

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.

Watch: What St. Thérèse has to teach us about holiness

This fall, seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary had the opportunity to venerate relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents, Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, at St. Therese Parish in Deephaven, Minnesota.

Watch: Seminarian Dominic Miller’s journey toward the priesthood

Dominic Miller is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. His vocation story was given at the 18th Annual Rector’s Dinner where more than 440 people showed up in support of future priests, deacons and lay leaders for the Church.

Photos: 18th Annual Saint Paul Seminary Rector’s Dinner

On Thursday, October 26, friends of the Saint Paul Seminary gathered to celebrate the important work of forming Joyful Catholic Leaders for the future of our Church.

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2023 Saint Paul Seminary acolyte installation features seven seminarians

Bishop Daniel Felton of the Diocese of Duluth celebrated the installation of seven new acolytes Monday night in St. Mary’s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary.

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

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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Meet the new priests forming the next generation of clergy

Listening is a necessary trait for dean of men Fr. Nels Gjengdahl, spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey and spiritual director/adjunct instructor Fr. Joseph Kuharski in helping form tomorrow’s Catholic priests.

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Watch: The Immaculate Conception and papal infallibility

What does it mean to say that, just as God preserved the Virgin Mary from the stain of original sin, so also He preserves the Church’s faith from the corruption of error?

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Former Catholic United Financial president served seminary during time of growth

From 1999-2008, former Catholic United Financial president Mike McGovern served on The Saint Paul Seminary Board of Trustees. His tenure saw the appointment of Msgr. Aloysius Callaghan as rector and seminarian enrollment that burgeoned past the 100 mark.

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Distinguished Alumnus Fr. James Reidy helped countless students see world through lens of faith

Fr. James Reidy’s love for literature combined with an ability to look at the world through a lens of faith made the 2023 Saint Paul Seminary Distinguished Alumni Award recipient a revered figure in the worlds of Catholicism and English academia.