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Explaining why Catholics pray to saints

January 2, 2024
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At some point during your faith journey, you’ve likely been asked a question somewhere along the lines of “why do you Catholics pray to saints?”

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Saints among us: Saint Paul Seminary home to several rare relics

January 1, 2024
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Just a 10-minute walk around the interior of St. Mary’s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary can be transformative — especially if you know where to look. Benjamin Peters does. As the seminary’s head sexton, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester seminarian is responsible for many of the physical items inside the chapel. That includes six saintly relics […]

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‘The renewal of your mind’: A letter from Saint Paul Seminary Rector Fr. Joseph Taphorn

December 31, 2023
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Forming joyful, Catholic leaders so your family, parish and community can thrive is not always an easy task. Those entering ministry today will encounter a world increasingly hostile to the message of faith.

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Watch: Meet the husband/dad/deacon candidate who took a year off of formation for Navy deployment

November 14, 2023
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Bob Burns’ story is one of saying “yes” to God throughout whatever has happened in his life.

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Saint Paul Seminary bucks national trend with 100 seminarians in ’23-’24

November 13, 2023
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Even amid reports of declining priestly vocations, The Saint Paul Seminary begins the 2023-24 academic year with its largest seminarian enrollment in a decade.

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The call to celibacy: Seminarian J.P. Thornton shares his vocation story

November 3, 2023
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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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Watch: What can Catholic movements teach us about revitalizing parish life?

October 25, 2023
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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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Catching up with Fr. Joseph Kuharski, who recently joined the priest staff at The Saint Paul Seminary

September 20, 2023
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This year, The Saint Paul Seminary welcomed Fr. Joseph Kuharski to its team of priestly faculty and staff.

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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary year-end Jubilemus Evening Prayer

April 28, 2023
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Each spring, The Saint Paul Seminary gathers for Vespers and its year-end Jubilemus banquet. You’re invited to tune into Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. Monday, May 15 as part of this celebration.

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Saint Paul Seminary welcomes Bishop Robert Barron to Minnesota

July 29, 2022
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The Saint Paul Seminary is thrilled to welcome Bishop Robert Barron to Minnesota as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

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