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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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Recently-ordained deacon spreads faith, joy from ambo to construction sites

March 30, 2023
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There’s something about working side-by-side that compels a man to open up. Recently ordained Deacon Adelmo Garcia has witnessed this time and again during two decades in the construction industry.

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Eighteen Saint Paul Seminary deacon candidates installed as acolytes

February 13, 2023
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Archbishop Bernard Hebda will celebrate the institution of 18 deacon candidates as acolytes for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on Sunday at the Church of St. Hubert in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

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What is a deacon in the Catholic Church?

January 17, 2023
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If 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.

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Saint Paul Seminary Institute for Diaconate Formation hires new assistant program manager

June 28, 2022
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Starting July 1, Deacon Eric Cooley will serve as the new associate program director for the Institute for Diaconate Formation.

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Eighteen deacon candidates instituted as lectors Sunday

February 20, 2022
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This important step towards diaconate ordination will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 at All Saints in Lakeville.

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Seven new deacons ordained for Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

December 4, 2021
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“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.

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Like father, (kind of) like son: Family’s vocational path overlaps at St. Paul Seminary

September 2, 2021
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John Utecht is a seminarian in formation for the priesthood. John’s father, Joe, was ordained a permanent deacon in December 2019.

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Deacon Discernment Day Spring 2021

March 11, 2020
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