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Saint Paul Seminary mourns loss of Bishop Muhich

The Saint Paul Seminary joins the Diocese of Rapid City and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in mourning the passing of Bishop Peter M. Muhich, who passed away Saturday, Feb. 17 at the age of 62. “In trusting his diocese’s seminarians to The Saint Paul Seminary, Bishop Muhich quickly became a great friend […]

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Association of Theological Schools commission reaffirms Saint Paul Seminary accreditation for 10 years

The Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) recently reaffirmed The Saint Paul Seminary’s accreditation for a period of 10 years.

From D.C. to the Vatican City: Seminarian formation spreads across globe

Every January, the seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary spend time in different parts of the world depending on their year of formation.

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Catechetical Institute graduate: ‘Two weeks into the program, my life was changed’

When Mirla Conlon’s mentor asked her to join The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute, Conlon’s initial response was, in her words, “no way!”

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Watch: What is Catholic seminary actually like?

Seminarian J.P. Thornton provides a behind-the-scenes look at Saint Paul Seminary life. Thornton is a Theology III seminarian from the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Meet the record Saint Paul Seminary permanent diaconate ordination Class of 2023

On Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Bishop Joseph Williams will ordain 18 men as permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Saint Paul Seminary’s 2023 permanent diaconate class ties the largest ever in archdiocese history.

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Inside saintly devotion at The Saint Paul Seminary

It’s fall in Minnesota, and the trees that line Lake Minnetonka are starting to show shades of red, yellow and orange. In nearby Deephaven, a group of 100 seminarians walks into St. Thérèse Parish and kneels down before first-class relics of the famous patroness of missionaries and her parents, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin.

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Saint Paul Seminary professor publishes children’s catechism originally authored by St. Robert Bellarmine

Dr. Christian Washburn, professor of dogmatic theology at The Saint Paul Seminary, recently edited, translated and wrote an introduction for “A Short Catholic Catechism for Children” by St. Robert Bellarmine.

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Saints among us: Saint Paul Seminary home to several rare relics

Just a 10-minute walk around the interior of St. Mary’s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary can be transformative — especially if you know where to look. Benjamin Peters does. As the seminary’s head sexton, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester seminarian is responsible for many of the physical items inside the chapel. That includes six saintly relics […]

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‘The renewal of your mind’: A letter from Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn

Forming joyful, Catholic leaders so your family, parish and community can thrive is not always an easy task. Those entering ministry today will encounter a world increasingly hostile to the message of faith.