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Emmaus InstituteBarb Simon-Johnson2025-09-02T15:19:48-05:00

Emmaus Institute for Ministry Formation

Emmaus Institute is a four-year intellectual and ministerial formation program for lay leadership ministry from the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in partnership with Saint John School of Theology and Seminary. Its purpose is to create well-formed ministers who will serve the mission of the Gospel in their families, parishes, and wider communities throughout the diocese. Read more about the Emmaus Institute.

Instituto Emaús para la Formación Ministerial

Instituto Emaús es un programa de formación intelectual y ministerial de cuatro años para el ministerio de liderazgo laico de la Diócesis de Saint Cloud, en asociación con la Escuela de Teología y Seminario de Saint John’s. Su propósito es crear ministros bien formados que sirvan a la misión del Evangelio en sus familias, parroquias y comunidades más amplias en toda la diócesis. Lea más sobre el Instituto Emaús.

Contact Information

Sara Michaelson, Superintendent
Kristi Bivens, Director of Lay Leadership Formation
Laura Gorder, Administrative Assistant
Christine Pinto, Director of Faith Formation
Kent Schmitz, Director of Youth Ministry and Adolescent Catechesis

305 7th Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-0111
(320) 251-0259 (fax)
Office hours:
Mon. – Fri. – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m

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214 Third Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: (320) 251-2340

Fax: (320) 251-0470

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1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m (closed 1 hour for lunch)

Contact Info – Pastoral Center/Diocese of Saint Cloud

305 Seventh Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303

Phone: (320) 258-7600

Fax: (320) 251-0259

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  • Twin sister to Saint Benedict, Scholastica once said: “Either speak of God or keep silence, for, what in this world is so worthy of speech?” Her feast day is February 10.

Click on the link in the comments to read more about Saint Scholastica.
#SaintOfTheWeek #saintoftheweek #holyheroes #SantoDeLaSemana #santodelasemana
  • A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
  • Sara Michaelson, diocesan superintendent of schools, accompanied principals from the schools across our diocese (most of them) as they attended the amazing CSCOE (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence) conference in Minnetonka Feb. 5 and 6. #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholicchurch
  • Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
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Twin sister to Saint Benedict, Scholastica once said: “Either speak of God or keep silence, for, what in this world is so worthy of speech?” Her feast day is February 10.

Click on the link in the comments to read more about Saint Scholastica.
#SaintOfTheWeek #saintoftheweek #holyheroes #SantoDeLaSemana #santodelasemana
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Twin sister to Saint Benedict, Scholastica once said: “Either speak of God or keep silence, for, what in this world is so worthy of speech?” Her feast day is February 10. Click on the link in the comments to read more about Saint Scholastica. #SaintOfTheWeek #saintoftheweek #holyheroes #SantoDeLaSemana #santodelasemana
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A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul.  Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
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A group of diocesan staff and prospective seminarians visited @saint_paul_seminary_mn Feb. 6 to spend some time with our current seminarians, sharing evening prayer and dinner at @bucadibeppo in St. Paul. Our seminarians from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona joined us too!
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Sara Michaelson, diocesan superintendent of schools, accompanied principals from the schools across our diocese (most of them) as they attended the amazing CSCOE (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence) conference in Minnetonka Feb. 5 and 6. #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholicchurch
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Sara Michaelson, diocesan superintendent of schools, accompanied principals from the schools across our diocese (most of them) as they attended the amazing CSCOE (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence) conference in Minnetonka Feb. 5 and 6. #catholicschools #catholiceducation #catholicchurch
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Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
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Catholics from around the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud Feb. 5 for a Holy Hour for peace with Bishop Neary. Read more about it at the link in our bio. #holyhour #adoration #peace #prayforpeace
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