Welcome to the official website of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Established in 1850, the Archdiocese is currently led by The Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt and serves a rich and diverse community of over 650,000 Catholics in a 6,187 square mile area consisting of 12 counties.

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  Monsignor Ellsworth Kneal Dies At Age 92, was Noted Canon Law Expert, Professor
  01.28.2010
  Dennis B. McGrath, Director of Communications

  Saint Paul, MN, Jan. 28, 2010 — The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis today announced the death yesterday of Monsignor Ellsworth Kneal, 92, a nationally known and respected expert in Roman Catholic Church law, Canon law judge, profess...

  Visitation Monastery Announces Campaign to Interest Seven Additional Sisters
  01.25.2010

  Visitation Monastery of Minneapolis announces the launch of a campaign to expand its vowed membership by drawing seven additional sisters over the next three years. The campaign is a planned effort to interest qualified young women between 20-40 year...

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  Reclaiming the Culture of Marriage and Life
  02.09.2010
  Maternity of the Blessed Virgin, St Paul

  An archdiocesan-wide initiative, inspired by Archbishop John Nienstedt, aimed at helping the faithful "Understand the Cultural and Legal Battle" over the restoration of marriage and the respect for human life. Please join us for these important even...

  World Day of the Sick
  02.13.2010
  Cathedral of Saint Paul, St Paul

  Auxiliary Bishop, Most Reverend Lee Piché will celebrate Mass for the World Day of the Sick. This Mass is intended for all who are sick, their care-givers, and all heath care professionals. The Mass concludes with an opportunity for the sick t...

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