Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointment in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Effective April 1, 2024 Reverend Miroslaw Szynal, granted faculties of the archdiocese and assigned as chaplain for Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital … Continue reading
Announcements
Health Care that Truly Heals Must be Grounded in Truth, says Bishop Rhoades
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops “Health care that truly heals must be grounded in truth,” said Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, responding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) issuance of final regulations … Continue reading
Appointments – April 25, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointment in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
No Employer Should be Forced to Participate in Abortion, says Bishop Rhoades
“No employer should be forced to participate in an employee’s decision to end the life of their child,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty said … Continue reading
Catholics Participating in National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the National Eucharistic Congress Have Opportunities to Receive Plenary Indulgences
“It is with gratitude to the Holy Father that we receive his Apostolic Blessing upon the participants in the National Eucharistic Congress, and for the opportunity for Catholics in our country to obtain a plenary indulgence by participating in the events of the Eucharistic Revival,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Continue reading
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April, parishes are encouraged to … Continue reading
Archbishop urges Catholics to reach out to legislators now
Source: Minnesota Catholic Conference On Monday, March 25, legislators had the opportunity to restore religious exemption protections in the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Unfortunately, legislators chose to table the motion to restore religious exemptions. Watch Archbishop Hebda's reaction to this and his … Continue reading
Appointments – March 21, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointment in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Continue reading
Appointments – March 7, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointment in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Effective February 20, 2024 Deacon Del Wilkinson, granted the status of a retired deacon. Deacon Wilkinson has been serving the Archdiocese as a deacon since … Continue reading
Catholic Sisters Week 2024
For Catholic Sisters Week 2024, we will be celebrating our religious sisters with a seven-part series of short videos: Everything You Wanted to Know About Catholic Sisters – But Were Afraid, or Didn’t Know Who, to Ask! We invite you to watch for these videos to be posted March 8-14. Continue reading
Minnesota Bishops: Urge Your Legislators to Oppose Assisted Suicide
We need every Catholic to contact their legislators and tell them to create policies that improve healthcare throughout life’s journey, not those like physician-assisted suicide that hasten death. Continue reading
Appointments – February 8, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
Appointments – January 25, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
Companions of Christ Heading North
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has agreed to loan three members of the Companions of Christ to the Diocese of Crookston for a limited period. Please see his letter shared below with his brother priests for further details about who is heading north, their important mission, and how long the men will be assisting. Continue reading
Support Real Care, Oppose Assisted Suicide
Urge your state legislator to support real care at the end of life, not assisted suicide. Continue reading
Appointments – January 11, 2024
ARCHBISHOP BERNARD HEBDA HAS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS.
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Deacon Russ Shupe, granted status of a retired deacon. Deacon Shupe has been serving as a deacon in the Archdiocese since his ordination in 1991, most recently at the Church of Saint Michael in Farmington. Continue reading
9 Days for Life novena
9 Days for Life is the U.S. Catholic bishops’ annual novena surrounding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Click here to sign up and see the full novena at respectlife.org. Continue reading
Statement Regarding the Status of Archbishop John Nienstedt
January 5, 2024 – From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Since I arrived in this Archdiocese in 2015, I have often been asked for clarification on the status of my predecessor, Archbishop John Nienstedt, who had been under investigation for certain decisions made during his tenure as Archbishop and also regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct with both minors and adults. Continue reading
2023 Christmas Message From Archbishop Hebda
Archbishop Bernard Hebda shares a message of Christmas joy as we celebrate the coming of our Lord.
Appointments – December 21, 2023
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Continue reading