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Seminary alum Schmitz, instructor Cavins’ new ‘Catechism in a Year’ podcast off to fruitful start

The 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.

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Remembering Benedict: Seminary leaders reflect on late pope’s interactions, impact

Seminary 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.

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Saint Paul Seminary wishes advancement leader well in next chapter

A 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.

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Saint Paul Seminary community celebrates life of Pope Benedict XVI

Along with the rest of the Catholic Church and the world, the Saint Paul Seminary remembers Pope Benedict XVI, who passed away Saturday.

Watch: Eucharistic Revival event draws more than 1,200 young adults to adore Jesus

More 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.

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Saint Paul Seminary welcomes Rob Vischer as new president of University of St. Thomas

A 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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Why laypeople and deacons — in addition to priests — are necessary for a thriving Catholic Church

There is more than one group of people necessary to lead the Church through what has been dubbed “the new Apostolic Age” – a time when Christianity has become much like it was during the early Church, when the world wasn’t always receptive to its message of love, eternal life, absolute truth and sacrifice.

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Watch: Advent lessons and carols

The Saint Paul Seminary extends an open invitation to take part in a popular seminary tradition that features choral music, readings, and congregational hymns celebrating the joyful hope of the Advent season.

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From the rector: Honing shepherds in a ‘modern age’ of seminary formation

The mission of our seminary takes its cue from this language: “To provide integrated, Catholic formation for those called to serve as priests, deacons or lay leaders in their local Church.”

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Archbishop: ‘Seminary is forming men who love Christ and His Church’

We’re blessed in this Archdiocese to have a seminary that is dedicated to forming happy, holy, healthy priests.