Neal Anderson is a new seminarian on the path to priesthood for the Diocese of St. Cloud. A native of Albany and parishioner of Seven Dolors Church, the 24-year-old is currently in his “propaedeutic year,” a new formation year for men discerning the priesthood at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Local seminarian talks about new discernment year
Blessed McGivney’s vocation, formation, ministry are focus of virtual series
St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore will launch a virtual discussion series in honor of the beatification of an alumnus — Blessed Michael McGivney, a member of the class of 1877 and founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Priests’ group recommends revisions in U.S. priestly formation
An organization of 1,200 priests has called for revisions in the way seminarians are prepared for ministry so that the U.S. Catholic Church can better address challenges that include declining membership and falling seminary enrollment.