Growing up, seminarian J.P. Thornton just wanted to be considered “normal.” As he came of age, Christ called him to the priesthood — and now worldly perception is one of the last things on his mind.
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This fall, seminarians at The Saint Paul Seminary had the opportunity to venerate relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents, Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin, at St. Therese Parish in Deephaven, Minnesota.
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Dominic Miller is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. His vocation story was given at the 18th Annual Rector’s Dinner where more than 440 people showed up in support of future priests, deacons and lay leaders for the Church.
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Saint Paul Seminary spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey shares his experiences with both the Emmanuel Community and parishes around the world.
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Listening is a necessary trait for dean of men Fr. Nels Gjengdahl, spiritual director Fr. Kevin Manthey and spiritual director/adjunct instructor Fr. Joseph Kuharski in helping form tomorrow’s Catholic priests.
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What does it mean to say that, just as God preserved the Virgin Mary from the stain of original sin, so also He preserves the Church’s faith from the corruption of error?
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From 1999-2008, former Catholic United Financial president Mike McGovern served on The Saint Paul Seminary Board of Trustees. His tenure saw the appointment of Msgr. Aloysius Callaghan as rector and seminarian enrollment that burgeoned past the 100 mark.
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Fr. James Reidy’s love for literature combined with an ability to look at the world through a lens of faith made the 2023 Saint Paul Seminary Distinguished Alumni Award recipient a revered figure in the worlds of Catholicism and English academia.
It is a rare sight, indeed, to see a woman entering a Catholic seminary with a suitcase in hand.
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This year, The Saint Paul Seminary welcomed Fr. Joseph Kuharski to its team of priestly faculty and staff.