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‘The breath of God’: Saint Paul Seminary rector explains how the Holy Spirit remains at work today

September 7, 2023
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Fr. Joseph Taphorn, rector of The Saint Paul Seminary, explains how the Holy Spirit, present from the beginning, is working in the life of the seminary.

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Bishop Andrew Cozzens on the importance of priestly fraternity

September 5, 2023
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Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston — and leader of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival — met with the seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary to start the 2023-24 academic year.

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‘The pirate’s way to pray’: A simple hack for communicating with God

August 16, 2023
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Because God’s Holy Spirit is always present, prayer isn’t so much about what actions a believer takes but more about how he or she becomes disposed to receive the gifts and graces God freely offers.

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Saint Paul Seminary Rector: ‘We need a mindset not of retreat but of advancing’

August 14, 2023
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In a recent article by Catholic News Agency, it is revealed that despite an overall stagnant trend in nationwide seminary enrollments, certain U.S. seminaries are experiencing an encouraging surge in student numbers.That includes The Saint Paul Seminary

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The Institute for Catholic School Leadership equips educational leaders to foster a vibrant Catholic culture, cultivate spiritual and academic excellence, and apply executive management skills to strengthen their schools.

Watch: Catholic teachers and principals gather at The Saint Paul Seminary

August 4, 2023
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The Saint Paul Seminary hosted more than 40 teachers from across the country this summer seeking to grow their faith and careers as Catholic school leaders.

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Saint Paul Seminary’s Jeff Cavins, Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg talk angels and demons

August 1, 2023
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Per a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they believe in angels. But what are angels, and what is their purpose? And what about demons? Where do “fallen” angels fit into the conversation?

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Former Saint Paul seminarian serves in special Mass with Pope Francis

July 24, 2023
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“It was a great honor to have represented the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis at the papal altar in Rome,” Gudjonsson said.

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Retreat center honors seminarian for high school leadership training

July 17, 2023
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Dunrovin Christian Brothers Retreat Center in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, recently honored seminarian Deacon Nick Vance and fellow former staff members for their leadership training work with high schoolers.

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Watch: How to ‘talk’ to non-Catholics about the Eucharist

June 27, 2023
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How can we effectively share the truth about Jesus in the Eucharist — one of the most misunderstood Catholic teachings — with others in a world where faith seems to be less and less popular?

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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute sends forth lay missionaries in Saint Paul-Minneapolis

June 20, 2023
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As part of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Synod (“You Will Be My Witnesses”), every pastor was called by Archbishop Bernard Hebda to appoint 12 missionaries from his parish to form a “Synod Evangelization Team.” The training to go out and spread the Gospel included attending The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute’s School of Discipleship program led by biblical scholar Jeff Cavins.

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