Vatican

Often referred to as "the Vatican", the Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes, "holy chair") is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and speaks for the whole Roman Catholic Church. [via USCCB]

US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States. The Conference promotes the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate.

Catholic Education Resource Center (CERC)

The Catholic Education Resource Center is an online resource library for Catholic faith and culture. It features the articles from writers and journalists around the world, offering the facts in context, proclaiming the Church in the world, and serving the faith through education.

Dynamic Catholic

Dynamic Catholic develops resources that inspire people to Rediscover Catholicism, live with passion and purpose, and bring spiritual vitality to the Church. Their learning systems and content are grounded in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church.

Word on Fire

Word On Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media organization which supports Catholic evangelical preaching, particularly the work of Father Robert Barron, and reaches millions of people to draw them into or back to the Catholic faith.

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Archdiocese is currently led by The Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt and serves a rich and diverse community of approximately 825,000 Catholics in a 6,187 square mile area consisting of 12 counties in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The Catholic Spirit

Publication of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Catholic Hotdish

Publication of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Aim Higher Catholic Schools

Website for Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Relevant Radio - Talk Radio for Catholic Life

1330 AM in the Twin Cities

EWTN, Global Catholic Network

Available through cable television throughout Minnesota

Parish Speakers and Seminars

Many parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis offer a variety of faith formation and enrichment opportunities, including speakers and seminars. Check out the websites of parishes near you for the very latest by using our Parish Finder.

University of St. Thomas - The Center for Catholic Studies

The Center for Catholic Studies sponsors a wide variety of programs through its various institutes and endowments, including conferences, lectures, seminars, and scholarships.

University of St. Thomas - Law School Seminars

The University of St. Thomas School of Law offers many seminars and speaker lecture opportunities that are open to the community at large.

The Saint Paul Seminary - Siena Symposium for Women, Family, and Culture

The Siena Symposium for Women, Family, and Culture is an interdisciplinary faculty group, founded by professors of law, business, philosophy, theology and others interested in developing the new feminism called for by John Paul II in his 1995 Encyclical "The Gospel of Life." The Symposium sponsors and supports public workshops, seminars and conferences.

Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute

A two-year certificate program for Catholics seeking an in-depth study of Catholicism.

University of St. Thomas - The Department of Catholic Studies

The Department of Catholic Studies offers both undergraduate and graduate programs for lay formation, in addition to the variety of extracurricular programs offered by the Center for Catholic Studies.

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity - Graduate Programs in Theology

The School of Divinity offers graduate programs in theology to prepare women and men, lay and ordained, to provide leadership and service to the Church and society.

Saint John Vianney College Seminary

Saint John Vianney College Seminary provides basic training today for tomorrow's Catholic priests through the first-class academic resources of the University of Saint Thomas, through a systematic formation in Christian character, and through a traditional Catholic program of spiritual growth.

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity develops the next generation of Church leaders through formation of men for the priesthood and diaconate and preparation of laity and religious for service in the Church and society.