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Journey toward priesthood continues for 19 seminarians

A total of 19 seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary are taking an important step toward priestly ordination by being installed as lectors in 2022.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Leadership and discipleship with Jeff Cavins

Cavins shares his insights on what makes an effective Catholic leader, what makes a true disciple, and how the two are related.

A Q/A with seminarian Alex Rasset

“I’m just really excited to be able to be the presence of Christ for his people in this special way as a priest.”

From D.C. to the Holy See: Seminarians spend their January terms around the world

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

SPS alum Williams brings family dynamic to auxiliary bishop role

Bishop Williams has 30 nieces and nephews. Twenty-eight of them live within a mile of his childhood home in Stillwater, Minnesota.

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A priest and pond hockey: SPS alum, parishioners add championship to accomplishments

Fr. Michael Daly doesn’t usually show up for Mass in full hockey gear. Sunday provided a noteworthy exception.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Mental health and the seminary

Paul Ruff, director of counseling services at The Saint Paul Seminary, joins the show to discuss the importance of mental health as a man goes through seminary — and its implications after ordination.

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Seminaries of Saint Paul remember longtime friend, benefactor Jean Gray

The well-known supporter of Saint John Vianney College Seminary, The Saint Paul Seminary and the University of St. Thomas passed away Jan. 11.

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Rooted teaching: Renowned catechist Jeff Cavins’ ministry extends to parishes, communities via the seminary

Cavins’ home base for much of his ministry has been The Saint Paul Seminary.

SPS Rector: Joyful Catholic leaders are exactly what the world needs today

Rector Father Joseph Taphorn gives an update on the state of the Saint Paul Seminary.