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Saint Paul Seminary’s Jeff Cavins, Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg talk angels and demons

August 1, 2023
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Per a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels. But what are angels, and what is their purpose? And what about demons? Where do “fallen” angels fit into the conversation?

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Former Saint Paul seminarian serves in special Mass with Pope Francis

July 24, 2023
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“It was a great honor to have represented the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis at the papal altar in Rome,” Gudjonsson said.

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12 things St. Paul has to say about your human identity

July 23, 2023
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Saint Paul’s teachings on identity can be a source of comfort and encouragement for any Catholic struggling to understand and accept himself or herself — a challenge we all face, but one that’s particularly relevant for young people today.

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Retreat center honors seminarian for high school leadership training

July 17, 2023
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Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, recently honored seminarian Deacon Nick Vance and fellow former staff members for their leadership training work with high schoolers.

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Watch: How to ‘talk’ to non-Catholics about the Eucharist

June 27, 2023
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How can we effectively share the truth about Jesus in the Eucharist — one of the most misunderstood Catholic teachings — with others in a world where faith seems to be less and less popular?

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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute sends forth lay missionaries in Saint Paul-Minneapolis

June 20, 2023
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As part of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Synod (“You Will Be My Witnesses”), every pastor was called by Archbishop Bernard Hebda to appoint 12 missionaries from his parish to form a “Synod Evangelization Team.” The training to go out and spread the Gospel included attending The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute’s School of Discipleship program led by biblical scholar Jeff Cavins.

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Chalice stories: Every priest has a vocation as unique as the cup he uses to consecrate the Blood of Christ

June 15, 2023
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Most parish priests have their own, personal chalice. Some of them use it to celebrate Mass daily. Others save it for special occasions – important feast days, their ordination anniversary, the wedding or funeral of a family member.

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How is the Eucharist the real presence of Christ?

June 15, 2023
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How can Catholics say what looks like bread and wine is actually Jesus Himself? What is the Eucharist?

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A time of renewal: How the Eucharistic Revival is changing local, national Church

June 15, 2023
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The National Eucharistic Revival officially began June 19, 2022 on the Feast of Corpus Christi and will culminate with the 10th National Eucharistic Congress from July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis.

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From the rector: Now — and always — is the time for Eucharistic celebration

June 14, 2023
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For us as Catholics, it is the Eucharist which lies at the heart of every celebration. The Mass is the place, above all others, where we encounter the Lord most intimately in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

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