Saint Paul Seminary

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Faith, fraternity and football: The Rector’s Bowl

The Rectors’ Bowl is an annual celebration of both seminaries and the bonds that unite their communities as places of formation for men discerning the priesthood.

Watch: Meet the husband/dad/deacon candidate who took a year off of formation for Navy deployment

Bob Burns’ story is one of saying “yes” to God throughout whatever has happened in his life.

Saint Paul Seminary bucks national trend with 100 seminarians in ’23-’24

Even amid reports of declining priestly vocations, The Saint Paul Seminary begins the 2023-24 academic year with its largest seminarian enrollment in a decade.

The call to celibacy: Seminarian J.P. Thornton shares his vocation story

Growing up, seminarian J.P. Thornton just wanted to be considered “normal.” As he came of age, Christ called him to the priesthood — and now worldly perception is one of the last things on his mind.

Watch: Seminarian Dominic Miller’s journey toward the priesthood

Dominic Miller is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. His vocation story was given at the 18th Annual Rector’s Dinner where more than 440 people showed up in support of future priests, deacons and lay leaders for the Church.

Photos: 18th Annual Saint Paul Seminary Rector’s Dinner

On Thursday, October 26, friends of the Saint Paul Seminary gathered to celebrate the important work of forming Joyful Catholic Leaders for the future of our Church.

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2023 Saint Paul Seminary acolyte installation features seven seminarians

Bishop Daniel Felton of the Diocese of Duluth celebrated the installation of seven new acolytes Monday night in St. Mary’s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary.

Watch: What can Catholic movements teach us about revitalizing parish life?

Saint Paul Seminary spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey shares his experiences with both the Emmanuel Community and parishes around the world.

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Meet the new priests forming the next generation of clergy

Listening is a necessary trait for dean of men Fr. Nels Gjengdahl, spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey and spiritual director/adjunct instructor Fr. Joseph Kuharski in helping form tomorrow’s Catholic priests.

Catching up with Fr. Joseph Kuharski, who recently joined the priest staff at The Saint Paul Seminary

This year, The Saint Paul Seminary welcomed Fr. Joseph Kuharski to its team of priestly faculty and staff.