Saint Paul Seminary

SPS seminarian Mike Selenski goes ‘all in’ while preparing for priesthood

November 4, 2021

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Even an introductory conversation with Selenski reveals that just about everything about him is big.

Seminaries of Saint Paul to launch new podcast Friday, Nov. 5

October 28, 2021

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New episodes will drop each month on the first Friday of the month.

Photo Gallery from the 16th Annual Rector’s Dinner

October 28, 2021

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On Tuesday, October 19, friends of the Saint Paul Seminary gathered to celebrate the important work of forming Joyful Catholic Leaders for the future of our Church.

Rector, seminarians and alums compete in Twin Cities Marathon

October 4, 2021

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Saint Paul Seminary Rector Father Joseph Taphorn ran alongside two men currently discerning priesthood and three more SPS alums who now serve as parish priests in the Saint Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese.

seminarian john utecht poses in front of st. paul seminary's chapel

Like father, (kind of) like son: Family’s vocational path overlaps at St. Paul Seminary

September 2, 2021

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John Utecht is a seminarian in formation for the priesthood. John’s father, Joe, was ordained a permanent deacon in December 2019.

St. Paul Seminary catechist Jeff Cavins reacts to success of the ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast

August 31, 2021

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The Bible in a Year show topped the Apple charts in every category.

How the seminary prepares men to become well-rounded Catholic priests

August 2, 2021

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Seminary formation is not isolated to one aspect, but rather growth in four dimensions: human, intellectual, pastoral, and spiritual.

Meet the St. Paul Seminary Class of 2021

July 8, 2021

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The men ordained to the priesthood this summer will serve eight different dioceses in the Midwest and one religious order, Pro Ecclesia Sancta, which is entrusted with the pastoral care of St. Mark’s Parish in St. Paul, Minnesota.