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Eight Minnesota men join priesthood in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, New Ulm dioceses

“I’m thrilled to be ordaining men who are prepared for mission,” Archbishop Bernard Hebda said.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Homosexuality, transgenderism and the Catholic Church

Exploring the Church’s official teaching on homosexuality and transgenderism — in terms the average Catholic can understand and articulate.

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Saint Paul Seminary hires new senior advancement officer, special assistant to the rector

Vettel joins the institutional advancement team and will assist with strategic initiatives central to the seminary’s mission.

Four seminarians to be ordained transitional deacons this spring

Typically, transitional deacons spend one final year in seminary before priestly ordination.

Watch: Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn celebrates 25 years as a Catholic Priest

A tribute to Father Joseph Taphorn as he celebrates 25 years of priesthood.

How a longtime Catholic school teacher positioned herself to become a principal

Only within the past few years did Kari Marsh begin seeing herself as a potential leader in Catholic education.

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Lay student spotlight: Jonathan Liedl, National Catholic Register editor

Liedl discusses his work as a Catholic journalist and why he chose to pursue a Master’s degree in theology.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Purgatory a.k.a summer school for the soul

“The notion of purgatory has always given me hope, because it means God never gives up on me as long as I don’t give up on God.”

Meet the priest who helps potential future clergymen find their true identities

It’s a love for life and learning combined with a deep sense of the sacred that made Fr. John Floeder a logical fit to helm the seminary’s inaugural propaedeutic year.

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Who should study theology?

It’s a common question for Catholic students at the undergrad and graduate levels. Who should study theology? What can I do with a theology degree?