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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…
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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… -
Professional Notes: March 8
University NewsRead the recent professional accomplishments of University of St. Thomas faculty. -
St. Thomas Alumnus Hosts No. 1 Podcast in US
Faith and MissionThe No. 1 podcast in the U.S. might come as a surprise. It’s not true crime, news or sports. Think instead of “The Bible in a Year,” hosted by Father Mike Schmitz ’03 MDiv. -
Faculty Tenure and Promotions Announced
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been granted tenure and simultaneously promoted to associate professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020. -
Christopher Thompson Appointed Dean of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity
University NewsUpon the recommendation of Father Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, and with the approval of Most Reverend Bernard Hebda, archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan has appointed Christopher Thompson, PhD, as dean of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity. Thompson will begin his second term as Dean on July 1. -
Merylann Schuttloffel Named Founding Director of Institute for Catholic School Leadership at Saint Paul Seminary
University NewsFather Joseph Taphorn, rector and vice president of The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, recently announced the appointment of Merylann (“Mimi”) J. Schuttloffel, PhD, as founding director of the Institute for Catholic School Leadership.