Saint Paul Seminary

‘A witness of a true pastor’: Parishioners share stories of how Bishop-elect Izen impacted their lives

Whether it is knowing the name’s of parishioners, showing up to the parish men’s weekly basketball game, or greeting the the children as they walk into St. Croix Catholic Elementary School in Stillwater, Bishop-elect Michael John Izen is always present to the community he serves.

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Eighteen Saint Paul Seminary deacon candidates installed as acolytes

Archbishop Bernard Hebda will celebrate the institution of 18 deacon candidates as acolytes for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on Sunday at the Church of St. Hubert in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Best of 2022

A look back at some of the top conversations and moments on the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show during 2022.

Seminary alum Schmitz, instructor Cavins’ new ‘Catechism in a Year’ podcast off to fruitful start

The Catechism in a Year and Bible in a Year shows are two of the top three on Apple Podcasts. The Catechism in a Year ranks No. 2 on Spotify’s charts.

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Remembering Benedict: Seminary leaders reflect on late pope’s interactions, impact

Seminary priests and professors’ personal interactions with Pope Benedict XVI exemplify the nature of a humble, shy, understated man who would go on to lead the Catholic Church for eight years before his resignation in 2013 and death on New Year’s Eve.

Watch: Eucharistic Revival event draws more than 1,200 young adults to adore Jesus

More than 1,200 young adults flooded through the doors of the Cathedral of Saint Paul to adore the Holy Eucharist and venerate relics of two Eucharistic patrons the evening of Nov. 4.

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Watch: What St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about higher ed

What can St. Thomas as heavenly patron mean for professors and students in their spiritual lives?

Photos: Saint Paul Seminary joins Saint John Vianney College Seminary for Eucharistic procession across campus

Photos: Saint Paul Seminary joins Saint John Vianney College Seminary for Eucharistic procession across campus

The Saint Paul Seminary and Saint John Vianney College Seminary gathered on November 11 for a Eucharistic procession across the University of St. Thomas campus.

Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Becoming a priest in a New Apostolic Age

Deacon Kyle Etzel, set for ordination to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in spring 2023, joins the show to talk about becoming a priest in an era when much of the world is turned off toward Christianity.

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Priests for today: How the seminary prepares future shepherds for a complicated world

Brushing up on Johnny Cash may not sound like standard seminarian training, but that’s exactly what Nick Vance found himself doing this past summer.