Saint Paul Seminary

A letter from Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn on the Solemnity of the Annunciation

In His divine plan to save us, God chose to enter into human history, becoming one of us.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: What do these guys learn at the seminary, anyway?

Dr. Christopher Thompson, academic dean at The Saint Paul Seminary, talks through what a man learns on his journey from disciple to seminarian to priest.

Eighteen deacon candidates instituted as lectors Sunday

This important step towards diaconate ordination will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 at All Saints in Lakeville.

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.