Seminary Admissions

Diocesan bishops and vocation directors, along with their seminarians, are invited to discover all that The Saint Paul Seminary has to offer in 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 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

Please contact:

Fr. Pavlak, Vocation Director
Office of Vocations
Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis
2260 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Patty McQuillan
Administrative Assistant

email: stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org
Phone: (651) 962-6890

10000vocations.org

Please contact the Vocation Director in your diocese.

If you have additional questions, please contact our 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

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