What is a deacon in the Catholic Church?
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between a transitional or permanent deacon is — or weren’t even aware there is such a thing — you’re not alone. Here is an explainer on the diaconate, a crucial but oft-overlooked facet of the Catholic sacrament of Holy Orders.
How the seminary ensures happy, holy, healthy priests
Seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary attend a weekly formation program. This formation is intended to help them grow deeper with their peers in learning and discussing selected topics. Along with that seminarians take part in evaluations throughout the year.
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.
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.
Saint Paul Seminary wishes advancement leader well in next chapter
A senior leader at The Saint Paul Seminary will take on a new endeavor: challenging young Catholics, through relational ministry, to follow Christ and embrace a life of community in the Church.
Saint Paul Seminary community celebrates life of Pope Benedict XVI
Along with the rest of the Catholic Church and the world, the Saint Paul Seminary remembers Pope Benedict XVI, who passed away Saturday.
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.
Saint Paul Seminary’s Catechetical Institute to prep parish-based lay leaders for synod implementation
As part of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis’ synodal implementation priorities, The Saint Paul Seminary’s Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute will host a “Synod Evangelization Team” of about 12 laypeople from each parish for the 2023 School of Discipleship.