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Catechetical Institute graduate: ‘Two weeks into the program, my life was changed’

February 2, 2024
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When Mirla Conlon’s mentor asked her to join The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute, Conlon’s initial response was, in her words, “no way!”

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Watch: Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute sends forth lay missionaries in Saint Paul-Minneapolis

June 20, 2023
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As part of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Synod (“You Will Be My Witnesses”), every pastor was called by Archbishop Bernard Hebda to appoint 12 missionaries from his parish to form a “Synod Evangelization Team.” The training to go out and spread the Gospel included attending The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute’s School of Discipleship program led by biblical scholar Jeff Cavins.

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How is the Eucharist the real presence of Christ?

June 15, 2023
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How can Catholics say what looks like bread and wine is actually Jesus Himself? What is the Eucharist?

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A time of renewal: How the Eucharistic Revival is changing local, national Church

June 15, 2023
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The National Eucharistic Revival officially began June 19, 2022 on the Feast of Corpus Christi and will culminate with the 10th National Eucharistic Congress from July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis.

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From the rector: Now — and always — is the time for Eucharistic celebration

June 14, 2023
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For us as Catholics, it is the Eucharist which lies at the heart of every celebration. The Mass is the place, above all others, where we encounter the Lord most intimately in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

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Saint Paul Seminary’s Catechetical Institute celebrates 269 Pillars Program graduates

May 10, 2023
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Jeff Cavins founded the Catechetical Institute in 2008. Since then, more than 2,000 lay Catholics have graduated with a new understanding of the Catechism and how to share their faith with others.

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Saint Paul Seminary’s Catechetical Institute to prep parish-based lay leaders for synod implementation

December 19, 2022
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As part of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis’ synodal implementation priorities, The Saint Paul Seminary’s Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute will host a “Synod Evangelization Team” of about 12 laypeople from each parish for the 2023 School of Discipleship.

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