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Saint Paul Seminary welcomes three priests to faculty

This fall, The Saint Paul Seminary will welcome Fr. Joseph Kuharski, Fr. Nels Gjengdahl and Fr. Kevin Manthey – all former high school chaplains — to its team of priestly faculty.

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Former NFLer Matt Birk’s company teaches seminarians how to become public figures

Seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary now have the opportunity to learn how to thrive as public figures from a pair of experts in the field.

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Modern priestly formation necessitates hands-on training in real-world settings

Seminarian Randy Skeate won’t become a priest for at least two more years. But he’s already getting on-the-job training, preparing for a lifetime of ministry with the hands-on experience that can only come from time in a parish.

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Watch: Why do priests wear all black with a white collar?

Why do priests sport the wardrobe they do? Fr. Evan Koop, dean of men at The Saint Paul Seminary, explains.

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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary year-end Jubilemus Evening Prayer

Each spring, The Saint Paul Seminary gathers for Vespers and its year-end Jubilemus banquet. You’re invited to tune into Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. Monday, May 15 as part of this celebration.

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Watch: The Eucharist as a common good

By identifying what “common good” means, we can understand how the Sacrament of the Eucharist is a common good, and what that means for the life of the Church and our happiness.

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Tizoc Rosales to lead institutional advancement efforts at The Saint Paul Seminary

A familiar face is returning to The Saint Paul Seminary to lead its institutional advancement efforts.

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Saint Paul Seminary alum Fr. Michael John Izen ordained as auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Michael John Izen, a Saint Paul Seminary alum, as the next auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

‘A witness of a true pastor’: Parishioners share stories of how Bishop-elect Izen impacted their lives

Whether it is knowing the name’s of parishioners, showing up to the parish men’s weekly basketball game, or greeting the the children as they walk into St. Croix Catholic Elementary School in Stillwater, Bishop-elect Michael John Izen is always present to the community he serves.

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‘Learning how to be a father’: A Q&A with seminarian Nathaniel Daubner

After attending college seminary across the street from The Saint Paul Seminary, Nathaniel Daubner of the Diocese of St. Cloud is in his second year of major formation. He sat down to discuss his discernment for the priesthood and what he’s looking forward to as that journey continues.