The Diocese of St. Cloud currently has two men in formation at St. John Vianney and eight men in formation at St. Paul Seminary. There is […]
Seminarian safety, formation top priorities for diocese
Is seminary safe? Scandals have turned scrutiny on seminary culture and formation
Nationally, seminary formation has come under scrutiny following allegations that former-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually harassed seminarians, and that sexual misconduct has been tolerated in some seminaries.
Deacon ordination 2018
Four men were ordained for the Diocese of St. Cloud June 16 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.
Ordaining new priests, pope asks them to be merciful
Ordaining 16 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis urged them to be merciful with the people who approach them, especially in the confessional.
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.
Future priests must be able to ‘see where mercy is needed,’ says nuncio
The apostolic nuncio to the United States challenged an audience of seminarians, faculty and staff at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary to see future priests not as functionaries of the sacred or managers of a business, but as compassionate pastors and missionaries who joyfully announce the Gospel.
Spaghetti Bowl: Fitness, camaraderie part of U.S. seminary life in Rome
A seminary is not typically known for its emphasis on physical activity and fitness, but many seminarians see it as an integral part of daily life.
Priest’s love of cars helps raise funds for vocations in poorest diocese
The former vocations director for the Diocese of Gallup in New Mexico, Father Matthew Keller, who loves rebuilding hot rods and assisting seminarians is donating a 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible that he refurbished for a raffle in support of vocations.