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Podcast: Practicing Catholic Show With President Rob Vischer
Faith and MissionThe Saint Paul Seminary Rector Father Joseph Taphorn and University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently appeared together on the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis’ official podcast to discuss authentic, effective leadership at a Catholic Institution. Editor's Note: A version of this story originally ran on The Saint Paul Seminary website, which is…
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Watch: The Saint Paul Seminary’s 2023 Trip to the Holy Land
Faith and MissionEach January, The Saint Paul Seminary seminarians preparing for ordination to the transitional diaconate make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to be formed by the places so important to salvation history and divine revelation. Due to COVID-19, 2023 marked the first time since 2020 the seminary was able to make the trip. Scroll and… -
Accomplished Health Guru Joins The Saint Paul Seminary as Priest Wellness Coordinator
Faith and MissionThe Saint Paul Seminary recently brought on health and fitness expert Susan Torborg to serve the Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation in the new position of priest wellness coordinator. In this role, Torborg works as a versatile wellness professional, acting as a single access point of contact to a network of wellness related services for… -
Explainer: What Is a Deacon in the Catholic Church?
Faith and MissionTwo of the most common questions we hear at The Saint Paul Seminary are: So if you’ve ever wondered the above – or weren’t even aware there’s such a thing as a permanent deacon or a transitional deacon – you’re not alone. Here is an explainer on the diaconate, a crucial but often overlooked facet… -
Podcast: The Joyful Catholic Leaders Show with Guest Monsignor James Shea
In the NewsHost Phil Ervin talks with Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary, about the Church's place in contemporary society and how it can best operate today. Q. A buzzword that we hear these days is the 'apostolic age.' What is that?A. We're not in an age of change, we're actually in a change… -
St. Thomas Alumnus Tops US Podcast Charts Again
Faith and MissionThey’ve done it again. As of late Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, Father Mike Schmitz ’03 MDiv and Jeff Cavins’ “Catechism in a Year” podcast with Ascension Presents ranked No. 1 in all categories on Apple Podcast charts. It reached that spot within 48 hours of its Jan. 1 launch. Schmitz, a Saint Paul Seminary alumnus,… -
Alumnus Father Michael John Izen Appointed as Next Auxiliary Bishop
AlumniPope Francis has appointed Father Michael John Izen, an alumnus of The Saint Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, as the next auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Izen, 55, currently serves as the pastor at the churches of St. Michael and St. Mary in Stillwater, Minnesota. He is… -
Why Laypeople and Deacons – in Addition to Priests – Are Necessary for a Thriving Catholic Church
Faith and MissionA common example of hope in today’s Catholic Church is that of the dynamic, committed, holy priest. The Church teaches its bishops are direct successors to Peter and the Twelve Apostles; through the sacrament of Holy Orders, a Catholic priest participates in his bishop’s apostolic ministry. Priests administer the sacraments in persona Christi, or acting… -
Eucharistic Revival Event Draws More Than 1,200 Young Adults to Adore Jesus
Faith and MissionMore than 1,200 young adults flooded through the doors of the Cathedral of Saint Paul to adore the Holy Eucharist and venerate relics of two Eucharistic patrons the evening of Nov. 4. In partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival, The Saint Paul Seminary and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul… -
Saint Paul Seminary’s Catechetical Institute to Prep Parish-Based Lay Leaders for Synod Implementation
Faith and MissionAs 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. “As we prepare to make our Synod dreams a reality, it seems to me that…