Vocations
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"Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not primarily our own decision.... Rather it is the response to a call and to a call of love." —Pope Francis, Address to Seminarians and Novices, July 6, 2013Our parish supports religious vocations in many ways and several of our parish members have responded to the Lord's call and entered religious orders.
Vocations CommitteeOur Vocations Committee provides support, encouragement, and prayers for those discerning a religious vocation. Seminars and other events are held periodically. For information about the Vocations Committee, contact Deb Nelson at [email protected] or (763) 777-8556.
Father Tim Nolan Vocation Fund
Our founding pastor, Fr. Tim Nolan (1939-2021), established a Vocation Endowment Fund in 2004 to support future vocations from our parish. To apply for a grant from the Vocation Endowment Fund, click here. To donate to the Father Tim Nolan Vocation Fund, send your tax-deductible contribution to the Church of Saint Paul, designating support for the Endowment Fund or contribute online.
Pray for those who have completed formation:
Father Corey Belden - 2002
Father Spencer Howe - 2013
Father Peter Hughes - 2015
Father Joseph Gifford - 2019
Father Michael Selenski - 2022
Deacon Bruce Maltzen - 1989
Deacon Gary Schneider - 2008
Deacon George Stahl - 2009
† Julie Taube - 2003
Sister Christine Marie - Gina Liebsch - 2014
Brother Damien Joseph - Ben Novak - 2016
Sister Muire Chroi Iosa -Sheila Kenney - 2019
Brother Steve Villa - 2021
Pray for those currently in formation:
Peter Romens
Jacob O'Meara
Jesus David Figueroa-Jusino
Dom Mary Peter Kenney (Joseph)
Sister Maddie Shogren
Sister Emily Syverson
Sister Teresa Kostick -
