Dr. Mark Giszczak joins Saint Paul Seminary faculty
The Saint Paul Seminary is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Giszczak (“GEESE-check”) as its new professor of Sacred Scripture. A seasoned Biblical scholar and author, Giszczak brings more than a decade of teaching experience and a deep passion for helping Catholics engage with God’s Word. His arrival marks an exciting step forward in the seminary’s mission to form faithful, theologically grounded leaders for the Church.
‘God changed my heart’: The vocation story of Fr. Mitchell Kendrioski
Fr. Mitch Kendrioski shares his remarkable journey of faith, from a career in engineering to answering the call to the priesthood.
Watch: From making excuses to total peace — how Deacon Benjamin Peters answered God’s call to priesthood
Peters reflects on how the seminary’s intense and beautiful formation, including spiritual direction and therapy, has expanded his heart to love and serve God’s people, especially through celebrating the Mass.
A statement from Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn on Pope Francis’ passing
Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn offers the following words on the passing of Pope Francis.
Seminary’s Cavins ‘Chosen’ to lead Catholics through Holy Week in Holy Land with Roumie, Hallow app
Jeff Cavins, a fixture of Catholic media and formation and an instructor at The Saint Paul Seminary, has joined forces with “The Chosen” star Jonathan Roumie to bring the Passion of Christ to life in a new way — through the “Holy Week in the Holy Land” series on the Hallow app.
How Catholic seminarians are taught to celebrate Mass and other sacraments
The final years of seminary have seminarians practicing every detail of the Mass and other sacraments, from the words of consecration that must never be altered to the proper way to swing a thurible full of incense.
Understanding the Catholic deacon’s role in worship
The deacon’s role in the Church extends beyond liturgy, encompassing the sacraments, acts of charity and guiding the faithful to deeper communion with Christ.
How important is music during the Catholic Mass?
More than a backdrop to the liturgy, music is meant to lift the soul, drawing hearts to God and fostering deeper participation in the sacred mysteries.
From the rector: Future priests must understand how to celebrate the Mass with the heart of Christ the High Priest
At The Saint Paul Seminary, we take seriously the Church’s mandate to ensure that future priests and deacons are formed to lead the people of God in worship that is beautiful, true and transformative.