SAINT PAUL - The Saint Paul Seminary celebrated the institution of 17 seminarians as acolytes on October 27, 2025. This event marks an important step in their journey toward priesthood, as it allows them to assist at the altar during Mass and care for the Eucharist outside of the liturgy. The role of acolyte prepares these men for deeper service in the Church. The seminarians include those from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as from the Dioceses of Boise, Sioux Falls, Helena, New Ulm, La Crosse, and Saint Cloud, with one seminarian from Fargo. Among the newly installed acolytes is David Rabaey (Theo II), (center), a Diocese of New Ulm seminarian from the Church of St. Eloi in Ghent.. He stands alongside fellow New Ulm seminarians Brent Sundve (Theo III), Matthew Collins (Pre-Theo I), Aaron Gnerer (College Sophomore), and Fr. Shawn Polman, the Deanery II Dean of Vocations for the Diocese of New Ulm.