Deepening discernment: Inside the newly instituted propaedeutic stage at The Saint Paul Seminary
The word propaedeutic may be a hard one to spell and say, but its meaning is simple: a time of preparation.
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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Preparing for the priesthood
Priests give their life over completely to a Church in the name of a God they can’t “see.” Why?
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Saint Paul Seminary alumni from Davenport, Rockford, Fargo dioceses join priesthood
Saint Paul Seminary alumni Deacons Nathan Pacer, Dale Mallory, Benjamin Snyder, Robert Foertsch and Joseph Littlefield all joined the priestly ranks Saturday.
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Seventh book from Saint Paul Seminary press features analysis on Augustine’s Confessions
A result of the Institute for Catholic Theological Formation’s 2019 conference, the seminary press is now up to seven books with its latest publication, “Augustine’s Confessions and Contemporary Concerns.”
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Outgoing director of liturgical music reflects on his time at The Saint Paul Seminary
Dr. David Jenkins served over 30 years as the Saint Paul Seminary’s director of liturgical music. He’ll be retiring this summer; below are his reflections on a career of providing sacred music for the seminary.
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Eight Minnesota men join priesthood in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, New Ulm dioceses
“I’m thrilled to be ordaining men who are prepared for mission,” Archbishop Bernard Hebda said.
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Joyful Catholic Leaders Show: Homosexuality, transgenderism and the Catholic Church
Exploring the Church’s official teaching on homosexuality and transgenderism — in terms the average Catholic can understand and articulate.
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Saint Paul Seminary hires new senior advancement officer, special assistant to the rector
Vettel joins the institutional advancement team and will assist with strategic initiatives central to the seminary’s mission.
Four seminarians to be ordained transitional deacons this spring
Typically, transitional deacons spend one final year in seminary before priestly ordination.
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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn celebrates 25 years as a Catholic Priest
A tribute to Father Joseph Taphorn as he celebrates 25 years of priesthood.