Media Coverage of The Saint Paul Seminary and Fulton Sheen’s Beatification
The Saint Paul Seminary was proud to attend the beatification of our alumnus, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, class of 1919 in Saint Louis, Missouri on September 24, 2026. As we had announced, the seminarians took three busses down for the momentous occasion, and the impact was extraordinary on both seminarians as well as faculty and […]
Dr. Robert Kennedy To Receive 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to an alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary who has lived an exemplary life as a leader in the Church. We have two 2026 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award: Bishop Andrew Cozzens and Dr. Robert Kennedy. The following is an interview with Dr. Robert Kennedy: Nell O’Leary Alt, […]
Bishop Andrew Cozzens To Receive 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to an alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary who has lived an exemplary life as a leader in the Church. We have two 2026 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award: Bishop Andrew Cozzens and Dr. Robert Kennedy. The following is an interview with Bishop Cozzens: Nell O’Leary Alt, JD: Bishop […]
Seminary Will Attend Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s Beatification
Our alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, class of 1919, is soon to be beatified. This momentous event will take place September 24, 2026, at the Dome at America’s Center in Saint Louis, Missouri with a day-long experience: an exposition hall, pre-beatification event, beatification, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Adoration, confessions, […]
Recap: A Summer In-Residence for Catholic School Leaders
Dr. Justin Shay serves as the Program Director for Catholic School Leadership at The Saint Paul Seminary. His work in continuing this program and developing it over his tenure has produced great results: one hundred Catholic School Leaders who feel well-formed by excellent instruction, connected with one another, and ready to bring their love for […]
Congratulations to Deacon Michael McGinty
On behalf of The Saint Paul Seminary, I wish to congratulate Deacon Michael McGinty, who was appointed by Archbishop Bernard Hebda as the next Director of Catholic Education and Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Deacon Michael McGinty was ordained a deacon in 2023 after completing his formation at The […]
A permanent home
The Saint Paul Seminary has acquired a former convent to become the first permanent home for its propaedeutic (introductory) formation program and is seeking support for renovations as well as ongoing expenses.
Saint Paul Seminary alumnus Archbishop Fulton Sheen on the road to beatification
Renowned Catholic media personality and Saint Paul Seminary alumnus Archbishop Fulton Sheen will soon be declared Blessed by the Vatican, one step from sainthood.
17 seminarians were instituted as lectors for The Saint Paul Seminary
The institution of 16 seminarians as lectors marks a significant step in their formation journey, preparing them to proclaim the Word of the Lord to the faithful at the celebration of Holy Mass. During seminary formation, lectors proclaim Scripture, recite the Psalms, lead general intercessions when a deacon isn’t present and promote active participation in the liturgy.