Why would a young, outgoing guy ever willingly choose to pursue a life of celibacy and simplicity?
“There’s so much brokenness in the world today. We need joyful, Catholic leaders to be present in the world.” – Rector Father Joseph Taphorn
At the age of 2, Martinez was adopted from Pune, India. A few months later, he lost his adoptive father to a brain tumor.
“I’m a person who loves adventures,” Cozzens said. “To me, this is a great, new adventure … for the sake of the Gospel.”
“This group of new deacons brings a variety of backgrounds and life experience to our local Church,” said Deacon Joe Michalak, director of The Saint Paul Seminary Institute for Diaconate Formation.
Classical education guru currently teaches Latin at Epiphany Catholic School in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines recently celebrated the installation of 16 acolytes at The Saint Paul Seminary.
While the problems of this age are no secret, the answers can be found via strong leadership formed in a seminary setting.
The propaedeutic year is a year of discernment for men who feel called to the priesthood before they enter the rigorous studies of major seminary formation.
Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn explains what goes on behind the scenes at the seminary.