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Saint Paul Seminary alumnus ordained bishop of Ghana diocese

The man formerly known as Fr. John Opoku-Agyemang on Friday became the 38th Saint Paul Seminary alumnus to be ordained a Catholic bishop.

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Watch: Seminarian reflects on journey from West Point to Catholic priesthood

Deacon Josh Miller comes from a military family. He’d always wanted to serve in the Army like his father. But when he did, he realized God was calling him to something more.

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Watch: Deacon-dad-priest-son combo reflects on early years of ministry

Fr. John Utecht was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis two years ago. Shortly before that, his father, Joseph Utecht, became a permanent deacon. The two sit down to share what they’ve learned so far in ministry, and how their home became the seedbed for multiple vocations to Holy Orders.

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Watch: Here’s what a priest of 44 years had to say at his retirement Mass

Fr. Michael Skluzáček, director of pastoral formation at The Saint Paul Seminary, will retire this summer after serving 44 years as a Catholic priest. Here are his remarks from the homily at his retirement Mass.

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Watch: Bishop Robert Barron on how God’s anger is actually a rescue operation

The question often arises: how could a loving God do some of the things attributed to Him in the Old Testament? Bishop Robert Barron provided a clear answer to this during a presentation to seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary.

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Watch: How a family’s prayer life led to not one but two calls to Holy Orders

The Sustacek family isn’t perfect. However, their commitment to Christ, prayer, and worship laid the foundation for Deacon Ryan Sustacek to become a Catholic priest, a milestone he will reach in late May. At the same time, his father Steve is a candidate for the permanent diaconate.

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Watch: Bishop Robert Barron on how the main theme of scripture is right praise

In a presentation to seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary, Bishop Robert Barron argued that the central theme of the Bible is right worship.

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Watch: A conversation with a soon-to-be-priest and his deacon father

Deacon Nick Vance will be ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis this spring. His father, Deacon Chris Vance, was ordained a permanent deacon in December.

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Saint Paul Seminary alum Williams named Diocese of Camden’s coadjutor bishop

Saint Paul Seminary alum Bishop Joseph Williams has been appointed coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced Tuesday morning.