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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.

Watch: Seminary formation isn’t just about ‘studying’ to be a priest

Rector Father Joseph Taphorn was gives an update on the state of the Saint Paul Seminary and explains how formation has changed for the better since he was ordained at the 17th Annual Rector’s Dinner.

Professional hockey player or priest? The vocation story of Joshua French

Joshua French was a rising prospect in the hockey world, playing for Minnesota State University. Instead of moving on to higher levels of hockey, he joined The Saint Paul Seminary.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Catholicism and politics in 2022

In an increasingly polarized society, Catholics are called to rise above. But how? Jason Adkins, director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, joins the Joyful Catholic Leaders Show to discuss.

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17 Saint Paul seminarians installed as acolytes

Archbishop Leonard Blair of the Archdiocese of Hartford celebrated the installation of 17 new acolytes Oct. 24 at The Saint Paul Seminary in St. Mary’s Chapel.

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Seminary invites local Catholic community to experience Christ’s real presence Nov. 4

In partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis office for vocations, The Saint Paul Seminary will offer multiple unique opportunities to experience Christ’s Eucharistic presence on Friday, Nov. 4.

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Watch: Preparing the future priests of rural America

One in four seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary will end up in a rural parish at some point during his ministry.

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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: A solution to today’s busyness

Life is busy. Saint Paul Seminary alum Bishop Joseph Williams proposes a solution – one first written over 1,500 years ago by a guy named St. Benedict of Nursia.

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Watch: 2022 Saint Paul Seminary Distinguished Alumni Awards

The live stream will begin at 5 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 6.