From the rector: Gratitude and hope hallmarks of new era in Catholic Church
As we stand at the threshold of a new era in the life of the Church, I write to you with a heart full of gratitude and hope. These are dynamic and demanding times for the Catholic Church, and yet they are also rich with grace and possibility.
Set apart for the sacred: Saint Paul Seminary Class of 2025 celebrates priestly ordination
This spring and summer, 12 men formed at The Saint Paul Seminary will be ordained to the priesthood in five dioceses across the Upper Midwest and East Coast. These ordinations mark the culmination of years of formation and the beginning of a lifelong mission: to serve Christ and His Church through the sacraments, preaching, and pastoral care. As public signs of hope and renewal, these sacred moments celebrate the transformative call to act in the person of Christ.
28 Saint Paul Seminary lay, religious students receive Master’s degrees or certificates
The Saint Paul Seminary is celebrating the 28 lay and religious students who have received or will receive their Master’s degrees or graduate certificates in the 2024-25 academic year.
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Watch: Unpacking the papal transition with Saint Paul Seminary priest studying in Rome
Fr. Colin Jones, a priest in study for The Saint Paul Seminary, was in St. Peter’s Square when Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as Pope Leo XIV. He also had dinner with Prevost in Fall 2024 and offers insights on the new pontiff.
11 seminarians from The Saint Paul Seminary ordained transitional deacons this spring
This spring, 11 seminarians from The Saint Paul Seminary will take a major step toward becoming Catholic priests as they are ordained transitional deacons. Representing six dioceses across the Upper Midwest, these men are entering the final stage of their formation and preparing to serve the Church in a new and deeper way.
Statement from Saint Paul Seminary rector on election of Pope Leo XIV
This moment calls each of us to renewed prayer, unity and evangelization. It also renews our seminary’s commitment to forming joyful, Catholic leaders who will serve the Church in communion with the successor of St. Peter. As seminarians, deacon candidates, lay leaders, faculty and staff gather in our chapel, classrooms, and offices, we do so with a sharpened awareness of the times in which we live — an era that demands courage, holiness and hope.
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.
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.