Saint Paul Seminary

Saint Paul Seminary adds two new team members

A pair of new faces will begin forming the next generation of Catholic priests, deacons and lay leaders when the 2022-23 school year commences this fall.

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Meet the 18 new priests from The Saint Paul Seminary’s 2022 ordination class

The Saint Paul Seminary is sending 18 men into the Catholic priesthood this year.

‘I’m very hopeful for the future of the Church’: A Q&A with Father Joseph Littlefield

“The Church is being purified, which will only make her better and stronger than ever before.”

Deepening discernment: Inside the newly instituted propaedeutic stage at The Saint Paul Seminary

The word propaedeutic may be a hard one to spell and say, but its meaning is simple: a time of preparation.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Preparing for the priesthood

Priests give their life over completely to a Church in the name of a God they can’t “see.” Why?

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Saint Paul Seminary alumni from Davenport, Rockford, Fargo dioceses join priesthood

Saint Paul Seminary alumni Deacons Nathan Pacer, Dale Mallory, Benjamin Snyder, Robert Foertsch and Joseph Littlefield all joined the priestly ranks Saturday.

Seventh book from Saint Paul Seminary press features analysis on Augustine’s Confessions

A result of the Institute for Catholic Theological Formation’s 2019 conference, the seminary press is now up to seven books with its latest publication, “Augustine’s Confessions and Contemporary Concerns.”

Outgoing director of liturgical music reflects on his time at The Saint Paul Seminary

Dr. David Jenkins served over 30 years as the Saint Paul Seminary’s director of liturgical music. He’ll be retiring this summer; below are his reflections on a career of providing sacred music for the seminary.

Rector on Saint Paul Seminary 2022 ordination class: ‘Their commitment to serve bodes well’

A letter from Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn regarding the seminary’s 18 alumni ordained this spring and summer.

Eight Minnesota men join priesthood in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, New Ulm dioceses

“I’m thrilled to be ordaining men who are prepared for mission,” Archbishop Bernard Hebda said.