Saint Paul Seminary

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Saint Paul Seminary

Saint Paul Seminary

Big news! I just started a new job as a faculty member at Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, which is part of the University of Saint Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. I have been appointed Professor of Sacred Scripture and Director of the Institute for Catholic Theological Formation. I am very grateful for the long-time Dean, Dr. Christopher Thompson, and for the Rector, Fr. Joseph Taphorn for putting their trust in me and welcoming me to the Seminary faculty. I am also grateful for the trust placed in me by Archbishop Hebda in granting me an ecclesiastical appointment to teach.

Saint Paul Seminary takes as its slogan, “Joyful Catholic Leaders.” I think that’s a great way to think about the work we are doing–forming men for the priesthood and diaconate, forming lay pastoral leaders, rejoicing in the truth and bringing the message of the Gospel to a world in desperate need of it. It is a joy to part of yet another faculty contributing to the renewal of the Church in the postmodern world. I am also very appreciative of being part of a wider university community, with many wonderful faculties pursuing the truth in many diverse disciplines. The campus of the University of Saint Thomas is truly alive with intellectual ferment. What an amazing place!

As many of my readers know, I have been teaching for many years on the faculty of the Augustine Institute. It’s been a great run and I will miss my friends there immensely. I wish them the very best in their work!

It’s true that Minnesota might be a little chillier than Colorado, but everyone seems to like it here and I believe that in time I will blend right in. So, look forward to new reports from the new “mission field” of the North Star State. Who knows what’s in store!

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