Each January, Saint Paul Seminary seminarians preparing for ordination to the transitional diaconate make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to be formed by the places so important to salvation history and divine revelation.
Continue ReadingOn Jan. 14, Heidi Keiser — a devout Catholic, wife, mother of five and parishioner at the Church of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Delano, Minnesota — passed away at the age of 43. According to Keiser’s CaringBridge site, before severe effects of toxic shock syndrome and a Group A strep infection claimed her life, she […]
Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever wondered what the difference between a transitional or permanent deacon is — or weren’t even aware there is such a thing — you’re not alone. Here is an explainer on the diaconate, a crucial but oft-overlooked facet of the Catholic sacrament of Holy Orders.
Continue ReadingSeminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary attend a weekly formation program. This formation is intended to help them grow deeper with their peers in learning and discussing selected topics. Along with that seminarians take part in evaluations throughout the year.
Continue ReadingThe Catechism in a Year and Bible in a Year shows are two of the top three on Apple Podcasts. The Catechism in a Year ranks No. 2 on Spotify’s charts.
Continue ReadingSeminary priests and professors’ personal interactions with Pope Benedict XVI exemplify the nature of a humble, shy, understated man who would go on to lead the Catholic Church for eight years before his resignation in 2013 and death on New Year’s Eve.
Continue ReadingA senior leader at The Saint Paul Seminary will take on a new endeavor: challenging young Catholics, through relational ministry, to follow Christ and embrace a life of community in the Church.
Continue ReadingAlong with the rest of the Catholic Church and the world, the Saint Paul Seminary remembers Pope Benedict XVI, who passed away Saturday.
Continue ReadingMore than 1,200 young adults flooded through the doors of the Cathedral of Saint Paul to adore the Holy Eucharist and venerate relics of two Eucharistic patrons the evening of Nov. 4.
Continue ReadingA statement from Saint Paul Seminary rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn on President Rob Vischer, who was announced as the University of St. Thomas’ 16th president on Monday.
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