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Catholic Education: Formation, Not Just Information
Faith and MissionBetween 70 and 80% of Catholic school students stop practicing the faith by the time they graduate college. There are many reasons for this, but one main antidote is the development of Catholic schools that form the whole person. That was the main message at the keynote speaking event for the in-person portion of this…
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A Summer Spent With the Little Sisters of the Poor
Faith and MissionDozens of elderly residents at the Little Sisters of the Poor Holy Family Residence made their way to the main lobby on July 27. Some walked on their own, some came in wheelchairs, and others were escorted by the sisters. But just about everyone carried a smile and excited energy. Nick Vance ’18, one of… -
Alumnus Father Rodrigo Mayorga Lost Almost Everything at 11
Faith and MissionHe also found his calling to the priesthood. About an hour’s drive north of the outskirts of Guadalajara, the county of San Cristóbal de la Barranca claims status as the barranco mango capital of Mexico. The rugged region’s other main exports include tequila, plums and mariachi music. Nestled inside the county, the tiny mountain enclave… -
Calluses and Chalices
Faith and MissionThe Saint Paul Seminary ordination Class of 2022 plans to serve parishes with head, hand and heart. It’s the middle of May, just a few weeks before priestly ordinations around the Upper Midwest, and the parking garage at 2260 Summit Avenue looks and sounds more like a Tires Plus than The Saint Paul Seminary at… -
Meet the 18 New Priests From The Saint Paul Seminary’s 2022 Ordination Class
Faith and MissionThe Saint Paul Seminary is sending 18 men into the Catholic priesthood this year. The seminary’s Class of 2022 includes eight different dioceses from around the Upper Midwest. Here’s a bit more about each new priest. (Priests listed are pictured left to right.) Father Michael Selenski Hometown: Coon Rapids, MinnesotaHome parish: Church of St. PaulParents:… -
Deepening Discernment: Inside the Newly Instituted Propaedeutic Stage at The Saint Paul Seminary
Faith and MissionNineteen young men in one household kitchen is a fascinating sight. And sound. And smell. Sizzling bacon, sausage and eggs. A table scattered with oatmeal, cereals and fruit. And every once in a while, a unified singing of a '90s rock song. But for the men in The Saint Paul Seminary’s new “propaedeutic” year, it’s… -
Seminarian Goes ‘All in’ While Preparing for Priesthood
Faith and MissionLocated a little more than a mile east of St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the church of San Luigi dei Francesi houses a painting titled “The Calling of St. Matthew” by Caravaggio. The iconic piece of art depicts Matthew the tax collector on the left, hovering over a pile of coins as he counts… -
Parents of Seminarians Call Their Experience a Blessing – But It Isn’t Always Easy
Faith and MissionJennifer Sustacek still remembers taking her son Ryan to Early Childhood Family Education classes when he was a toddler. During one breakout session, the instructor asked a poignant question, one that still resonates with Sustacek today. “What is it that you want for your child?” The mother of Saint John Vianney College Seminary alumnus and… -
Two SJV Alumni Appointed to Leadership Roles at Missouri Seminary
Faith and MissionTwo Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) alumni were appointed to leadership roles at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, on Jan. 19. The Archbishop of St. Louis, Mitchell T. Rozanski, named Father Paul Hoesing as the next rector and president of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. In addition, Father Shane Deman, another alumnus of SJV, was appointed… -
VIDEO: The Story Behind Caruso's Crew
Faith and MissionThere’s more to Caruso’s Crew than an ever-present group of enthusiastic football fans with oversized, handmade construction tools. Learn the Caruso’s Crew origin story, the connection with Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) and the unique way an All-American running back was recruited to St. Thomas. Glenn Caruso felt something missing. This was what every…