Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn joins seminary instructor and renowned catechist Jeff Cavins on his “The Bible in a Year and More” show by Ascension to offer insights on navigating the trials that come with life this side of eternity.
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Bishop Robert Barron recently visited The Saint Paul Seminary to share biblical perspectives on the Catholic priesthood. “The central theme of Scripture is right praise,” he told the seminary community, and priests “knit together the universe” by leading this right praise.
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Presented by Susan Torborg and Teresa Tawil, NP. Come and learn how to make healthy food choices in a busy on-the-go lifestyle! Easy recipes, lots of samples to taste, and shopping lists are provided. Let’s talk about Cardiovascular Health, including common diagnostic testing, medical treatments, and non-pharmacological interventions.
Building Your Wellness Toolkit with Healthy Eating and Heart Health Strategies Read More »
Josh French walks into Cottage Grove Ice Arena, a black and purple Minnesota State hockey bag slung over his shoulder. It’s one of the many Twin Cities rinks the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis seminarian frequented while he grew up. Today, the former Division I hockey player and professional prospect is meeting his older brother for an early-afternoon skate and a trip back — and forward — in time.
‘Something more’: One man’s journey from hockey prospect to Catholic seminarian Read More »
Jesus is quoted in the Gospel of Matthew as saying “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me (chapter 25, verse 35).” It’s these type of humbling, sometimes uncomfortable situations that have become a key component of early seminarian formation – aimed at bringing a man outside of himself so he can become better disposed to discern whether God is calling him to the priesthood.
Matt Birk grew up just over a mile down Cretin Avenue from The Saint Paul Seminary. Yet the former NFL center turned Minnesota renaissance man never thought he’d be spending much time inside the seminary’s walls.
Any honest leader will admit it’s a gig that comes with stress. Fr. Joseph Taphorn found one way to manage it: running the various paths and trails Memorial and Elmwood Park in Omaha have to offer.
Sixteen players, 24 seminarian fans and five priests made the five-hour drive to St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee for the fourth annual De Sales Invitational Feb. 9-11. The event has become one of the seminary’s favorite traditions in a short time.
When seminarian Anthony Olmes made the excruciating decision to walk away from college football and focus more on his faith, he thought his playing days were over.
Fraternity and flag football: Inside the annual Rectors’ Bowl Read More »
Fr. Brian Gross brings a wealth of pastoral experience to his new role at The Saint Paul Seminary. The priest of the Diocese of Bismarck will become the seminary’s next director of pastoral formation this summer.
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