Seminary Admissions

Discover all The Saint Paul Seminary has to offer.

Diocesan bishops and vocation directors, along with their seminarians, are invited to learn more about our propaedeutic, pre-theology and theology formation programs.

We also encourage a visit to our community in order to experience personally the vitality of the life of formation.

For vocation directors

For seminary applications, supporting materials or additional information, please contact the Vice Rector's Office:

The Saint Paul Seminary
2260 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105-1094

Email: astrong@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-5787
Fax: (651) 962-5790

Application Checklist:

The Saint Paul Seminary Application
Autobiography
Photo
Information Questionnaire
Medical Evaluation Report
Immunization Record
Psychological Evaluation Assessment
Letter of Sponsorship: Bishop/Religious Superior
Letter of Recommendation: Vocation Director
Letter of Recommendation: Applicant's Pastor
Letter of Recommendation: Previous Seminary (if applicable)
Evaluation from Previous Seminary (if applicable)
Baptismal Certificate Record of Baptism
Confirmation Certificate Record of Confirmation
Official College Transcript
Driver’s License, Automobile Insurance, Medical Insurance
Background Check
Release Statement Forms

For seminary candidates from the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis

For seminary candidates from a diocese or religious order other than the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis