The Saint Paul Seminary forms priests, deacons and lay leaders for thriving Catholic parishes, families and communities. The seminary serves close to 20 Upper Midwest dioceses by providing holistic priestly formation. It also offers graduate programs in lay theology, Catholic school leadership and preparation for the permanent diaconate. The widely acclaimed Catechetical Institute, which helps Catholics grow deeper in their faith and articulate it in their everyday life, is also operated by The Saint Paul Seminary.