Saint Paul Seminary

The Saint Paul Seminary develops the next generation of Church leaders through formation of men for the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church. Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, these men are formed as missionary disciples to lead and serve God’s people.

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seminarian and former hockey player josh french smiles while skating at cottage grove ice hockey arena

‘Something more’: One man’s journey from hockey prospect to Catholic seminarian

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.
seminarians praying at center court at the 2024 de sales invitational basketball tournament

Saint Paul Seminary community rallies at annual De Sales Invitational basketball tournament

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.
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Join the seminary for sung Stations of the Cross on March 15

Friends of The Saint Paul Seminary are invited to enter into the penitential season of lent and prepare for Holy Week with the seminary community Friday, March 15.

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Priests stand in front of the alter while the closing song plays during the Friends Mass and Breakfast in Saint Mary's Chapel on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

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