Saint Paul Seminary
The Saint Paul Seminary (SPS) is a Catholic major seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. A part of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, SPS prepares men to enter the priesthood and permanent diaconate, and educates lay men and women on Catholic theology.
| Motto | Joyful, Catholic leaders. Thriving parishes, families and communities. |
|---|---|
| Type | Seminary |
| Established | 1894 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
Academic affiliations | ATS |
| President | Bernard Hebda |
| Rector | |
| Location | , U.S. 44.9403°N 93.1966°W |
| Colors | Navy and gold |
| Website | saintpaulseminary |
SPS sits on the south campus of the University of St. Thomas. Since its creation in 1894, over 3,000 seminarians from SPS have been ordained priests. Thirty-three of these priests were consecrated as bishops, including three archbishops. One SPS alumnus, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, is a candidate for canonization.
As of the 2021-2022 academic year, SPS had:
- 90 seminarians in formation for the priesthood, representing 15 dioceses and religious communities
- 26 men in formation for the permanent diaconate
- Over 100 lay students enrolled in the School of Divinity's graduate degree programs, including the Certificate for Catholic School Leadership.
- 472 students enrolled in the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute, a two-year, non-degree faith formation program.
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