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Bringing Christ to the local Hmong community

December 27, 2021
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In their own ways, deacon candidate Kou Ly and Fr. Peter Ly have helped evangelize among the Twin Cities Hmong community.

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Two more SPS seminarians move closer toward priesthood as acolytes

December 20, 2021
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The pair’s installation represents their next step toward priestly ordination.

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SPS alumnus Fr. Mike Schmitz, catechist Jeff Cavins recognized as ‘Catholics of the Year’

December 20, 2021
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Who would have expected a podcast on the Bible to top the charts at the start of 2021?

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Former Saint Paul Seminary Rector Msgr. Callaghan celebrates 50th jubilee as Catholic priest

December 16, 2021
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Callaghan jokes he began his own priestly formation in Rome after coming “with Christopher Columbus on his way back” to Europe from the New World.

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Watch: Advent Carols with The Saint Paul Seminary Schola

December 16, 2021
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With Christmas approaching, members of The Saint Paul Seminary Schola sing excerpts from their 2021 Advent and Carols performance.

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How an encounter with Mary set the stage for new Saint Paul-Minneapolis auxiliary bishop’s priesthood

December 10, 2021
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Williams’ priestly resume includes serving as vicar for Latino ministry and on The Saint Paul Seminary and Saint John Vianney College Seminary board of trustees.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: The countercultural choice to pursue the priesthood

December 10, 2021
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Why would a young, outgoing guy ever willingly choose to pursue a life of celibacy and simplicity?

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Strength and numbers: Saint Paul Seminary sees unprecedented growth

December 9, 2021
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“There’s so much brokenness in the world today. We need joyful, Catholic leaders to be present in the world.” – Rector Father Joseph Taphorn

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Seminary life, leadership through crisis have prepared Saint Paul Seminary alum Cozzens for next role as bishop

December 6, 2021
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“I’m a person who loves adventures,” Cozzens said. “To me, this is a great, new adventure … for the sake of the Gospel.”

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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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