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addOffice of the Archbishop
The Office of the Archbishop directly assists the Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda with daily operations of the Archdiocese. This includes the many administrative duties of the Archbishop, schedule coordination, assisting in the preparation of his pastoral visits, as well as facilitating communication with Archdiocesan Catholic Center personnel.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 archbishop@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addOffice of the Auxiliary Bishop - Bishop Joseph Williams
The Most Reverend Joseph A. Williams serves as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Office of the Auxiliary Bishop directly assists Bishop Williams in this service.
Staff 651-291-4400 bishopwilliams@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addOffice of the Auxiliary Bishop - Bishop Michael Izen
The Most Reverend Michael J. Izen serves as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Office of the Auxiliary Bishop directly assists Bishop Izen in this service.
Staff 651-291-4400Areas of Ministry
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addOffice of the Chief Operating Officer
Bill Lentsch serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Archdiocese. The COO coordinates the ministries and services of the Archdiocese, which includes personnel and offices through which the Archbishop administers the affairs of the Archdiocese.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 lentschb@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addOffice of the Vicar General: Very Reverend Michael Tix
The Very Reverend Michael Tix serves as a vicar general for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. In addition to his role as Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Parish Services, he works in close collaboration with Chief Operating Officer Bill Lentsch and is parochial administrator of the tri-parish community of St. John the Baptist, Vermillion; St. Mathias, Hampton; and St. Mary, New Trier.
Staff 651-291-4427 vicarforclergy@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addOffice of the Vicar General: Very Reverend Charles Lachowitzer
The Vicar General is the principal deputy of the Archbishop in the exercise of administrative authority. The Vicar General assists the Archbishop in the general care and administration of the Archdiocese.
Very Reverend Charles V. Lachowitzer serves as Vicar General. The Office of the Vicar General directly assists him in this service.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 vicargeneral@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addAccounting Services
Accounting Services is an internal office serving the accounting and financial record-keeping and reporting needs of Archdiocesan offices. Accounting Services processes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash receipts transactions for the various programs operated by the Archdiocese. The office also provides accounting and financial record-keeping and reporting services for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Participants’ Amended and Restated Irrevocable Trust, the Pension Plan for Priests and the Pension Plan for Lay Employees.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 morazanc@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addArchives and Records Management
The Office of Archives and Records Management helps employees find and store records, maintains the retention schedule, and works with Archives to help preserve and provide access to historical documents. The Records Management Department also offers expertise (along with Archives) to parishes and Catholic schools through consultation and special projects and answers queries on records managements and archival topics.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 records@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addCatholic Education (Catholic Schools / Parish Catechesis)
Click to Visit the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education Homepage
Jesus Christ instructed his apostles to “Go and teach all nations” (Matt 28:19). In every time and place, Catholics have worked creatively and courageously to follow this command. The 91 Catholic schools and over 175 parish religious education programs in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis witness to the central importance of Catholic education in the life of the local Church.
At the service of the Archbishop, the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education provides vision, support, and direction to those who teach in the name of the Church within the Archdiocese so that they can achieve their mission to proclaim Christ and form authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 omce@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addCenter for Mission
Click to Visit the Center for Mission Website
The Center for Mission serves the archdiocese by offering experiences and programs that provide education and encounters of Christ in mission, locally and globally. These activities include: appeals, mission grants, immersion and partnership mission trips, Missionary Cooperation Plan, social outreach and education programs at schools and parishes. The Center for Mission also represents the Pontifical Mission Societies and Catholic Relief Services for the archdiocese. Learn more at centerformission.org.
651-222-6556 friesenm@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addChancellor for Canonical Affairs
The Chancellor for Canonical Affairs provides general canonical counsel to the Archbishop, other offices within the Archdiocese, priests, parishes and Catholic schools. Canon law touches on all aspects of the life of the Church: governance and temporal affairs, the administration of the sacraments, penal law and processes, and the relationships between the Archdiocese and parishes, institutions, clergy and laity.
Specific tasks entrusted to the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs include providing permissions and faculties to visiting or non‐incardinated clergy; issuing Letters of Suitability to Archdiocesan clergy; assisting parishes in drafting or revising Pastoral or Finance Council governing documents; the redistribution of items of a sacramental or religious character; acting as the liaison to the Board of Censors; and facilitating tickets to papal events.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 chancellor@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addChancellor for Civil Affairs
The Chancellor for Civil Affairs provides legal advice and counsel to the Archbishop, the curial staff and departments within the Archdiocesan Corporation on a variety of legal issues including real estate law, employment law, school law, civil litigation, drafting and editing Archdiocesan policies, insurance matters, constitutional law, reviewing and drafting contracts, church law and non-profit law. The Office of the Chancellors also provides training seminars on various relevant legal topics. The Chancellor also serves as a legal resource for parishes, schools and cemeteries within the Archdiocese. Specific tasks entrusted to the Chancellor for Civil Affairs include serving as a legal resource for the Office of Conciliation, reviewing parish trustee appointments, reviewing and drafting parish proxies, and overseeing all civil litigation relating to the Archdiocesan Corporation.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 ChancellorCivilAffairs@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addClergy Formation
Click to Visit the IOCF Website
The Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation at The Saint Paul Seminary has been established to help priests progress in their generous response to the gift God has bestowed on them. With access to theological, educational, and pastoral resources, as well as trained faculty and staff, The Saint Paul Seminary provides the essential human, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation necessary to ensure priests are equipped to build up the Body of Christ in our parishes, dioceses, and throughout the world.
(651) 210-9651 iocf@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addClergy Services
The Office of Clergy Services promotes both the spiritual and physical well-being for all priests and deacons in the Archdiocese. Examples include supporting the Comprehensive Assignment Board in its work of recommending names of potential pastors and parochial vicars to the Archbishop for appointment, and assisting priests in transition to a new parish.
Staff 651-291-4427 howardc@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addCommunications / The Catholic Spirit
The Office of Communications is responsible for ensuring effective ongoing two‐way communications between the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the many publics it serves. The office is also charged with communicating the spiritual messages and theological teachings of the Church as articulated through the Archbishop and his Auxiliary Bishop.
The onsite Printing Services print shop professionally produces programs, brochures, posters and other print collateral submitted by Archdiocesan Corporation offices.
The Office of Communications publishes The Catholic Spirit, the official Catholic publication of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as well as the Minnesota Catholic Directory, and produces the Practicing Catholic show on Relevant Radio 1330am.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 communications@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addOffice of Conciliation
This office assists persons and organizations that find themselves in conflict and wish to resolve that conflict in a manner that reflects Christian principles and Catholic social justice teaching.
The primary focus is to bring about reconciliation and to heal damaged relationships. Please contact this office by emailing conciliation@archspm.org.
651‐291‐4400 conciliation@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addConsecrated Life
The Delegate for Consecrated Life serves as a liaison between the Archbishop and members of Consecrated Life in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Delegate is also advisory and a resource for and about the various expressions of Consecrated Life.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 bettinin@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addDiaconate
Are you interested in becoming a deacon or learning more about the diaconate? Visit the Institute for Diaconate Formation website.
Are you currently serving as a deacon? Visit this page for resources.
Staff 651-291-4520 deaconvocation@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addFinance and Administration
The Office of Finance and Administration is an internal office serving the needs of parish and Catholic school leadership and chancery offices. The Director of Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall financial management of the Archdiocese and the stewardship of the fiscal resources in support of the mission and goals of the Archdiocese.
This office oversees all financial and related functions including budgeting, accounting, investments, assessments, risk management, real estate and facilities, and contracted benefits.
Staff 651-290-1648 ericksonl@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
Finance & Accounting Parish Assessments, Billings & Reporting AMBP, Lay Pension Plan, Priest Pension Plan, Irrevocable Trust -
addFinancial Standards and Parish Accounting
The Office of Financial Standards and Parish Accounting engages parishes and Catholic schools in standardizing their financial operations by providing financial, accounting and administrative support. Through the initiatives of the standardized software system ParishSOFT, as well as the Parish Accounting Service Center (PASC) and payroll administration, the Office of Financial Standards and Parish Accounting provides best practices, resources, training and transitional support. The services of this office provide assistance to the parishes with their day-to-day financial activities by combining technology along with best practices in order to mitigate issues that may impede the health, revitalization and sustainability of this Church.
Staff 651-290-1648 standardssupport@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addHuman Resources and Benefits
The Office of Human Resources and Benefits administers the centralized benefit plans that are provided through the Archdiocesan Medical Benefit Plan (AMBP) and offered to all eligible employees within the Archdiocese. The office also oversees the administration of both medical and pension benefits for all active and retired priests within the Archdiocese. HR provides resources and access to best practices on a variety of topics that include hiring, onboarding, employee handbooks, performance management and employee relations, to parishes Catholic schools, Archdiocesan offices and certain other Catholic entities within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Staff 651-291-4499 hr@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addIT / Computer Services
This office provides long-range planning and execution for all networking, system development, data management and other information technology related services and day-to-day support for all PC, printer, phone, mobile device, training, security and networking issues, in addition to application installation and technical support.
Staff 651‐291‐4401 helpdesk@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addLatino Ministry (Oficina del Ministerio Latino)
Click to Visit the Ministerio Latino Homepage
The Office of Latino Ministry provides direct, parish‐based ministry to Latino Catholics. It serves as a resource for the 25 Archdiocesan parishes that offer Masses, sacrament preparation and faith formation in Spanish through all ages. It is the role of the office to walk in solidarity with the growing Spanish‐speaking population in the Archdiocese, reaffirming its values and traditions and promoting leadership in their parishes and communities. The approach to this ministry is based on relationship building and collaboration known as Pastoral de Conjunto (Communion in Mission).
Staff 651-291-4768 arciniegadominguezs@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
Parroquias Formación Evangelización Pastoral Familiar Pastoral Juvenil Inmigración -
addMarriage, Family and Youth
Click to Visit the Office of Marriage, Family and Youth Homepage
The mission of the Office of Marriage, Family and Youth is to assist and encourage all Christians to fulfill their call to holiness. Saint John Paul II and the documents of the Second Vatican Council call to the laity to transform the world where they live. The office promotes this evangelization, helping to create a culture of life, by programs that support: the vocation of marriage, the single state and outreach to youth and young adults. It seeks to support strong vocations rooted in faith and Christian freedom, lived in service to families, communities and parishes.
Staff (651) 291-4488 flomos@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
Marriage Preparation For Married Couples Natural Family Planning Beginning of Life – Respect Life Outreach Family Ministries Youth Ministry Totus Tuus Men’s Ministry Young Adults Persons with disAbilities Biomedical Ethics End of Life Faithful Citizenship Courage / EnCourage Complementarity -
addMinisterial Standards
Click to Visit the Safe Environment Website
The Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment provides victim / survivor services, investigates allegations of abuse and misconduct, and supports the work of the Ministerial Review Board. Learn more: SafeEnvironmentSPM.org.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 safeenvironment@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addMission Advancement
The Archdiocesan Office of Mission Advancement aims to unite people and their giving of time and treasure – whether someone has the capacity to give a few dollars or a few million dollars, a few hours or several months of their time – in service of Christ and His Church. The office seeks to develop and coordinate an Archdiocesan-wide development plan and foster a culture of stewardship and generosity.
Staff 651-291-4540 houghtonj@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addMission Support
Three of the Archdiocesan Catholic Center’s primary parish-facing resources – Office for the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY) Liaisons, Parish Services Coordinators, and Mission Support Concierge – will be combined into a new group named Mission Support. The consolidation of these vital parish support roles under a single leader will facilitate greater service coordination and clarity of contact for those we serve in our parishes.
Staff 651-251-7777 missionsupport@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addProtection of Children and Youth
Click to Visit the Safe Environment Website
The mission of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY) is to help prevent the abuse of children and vulnerable adults. The office partners with parish and Catholic school leaders to provide safe environments. OPCY is responsible for implementing some of the requirements of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, as well as policies of this Archdiocese related to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Learn more: SafeEnvironmentSPM.org
For assistance with your VIRTUS account or to confirm you have completed the Safe Environment requirements for your employment or volunteer service, contact the Safe Environment Coordinator at your parish or Catholic school.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 opcy@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addRenewal of Structures
The Office for the Renewal of Structures supports identified parishes, in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Planning Process (APP) and the Mission Support Office, as they implement Archbishop-approved plans following an APP Assessment. The Office for the Renewal of Structures also stands ready to help parishes seek healing from past difficulties.
Staff 651-291-4524 meyerj@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addSynod Evangelization
Click to Visit the Synod Evangelization Homepage
This office supports the implementation of the Archdiocesan Synod as well as evangelization efforts for the local Church.
Staff 651-291-4400 synod@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addTribunal
The Tribunal is an ecclesiastical (Catholic Church) court that assists the Archbishop with the application of canon law, especially by processing and judging marriage nullity cases. It functions as the local court for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and less commonly as the appeals court for the dioceses of Winona, Saint Cloud, New Ulm, Crookston, Duluth, Fargo, Sioux Falls, and Bismarck.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 tribunal@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
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addVocations
Click to Visit the Office of Vocations Website
The Office of Vocations recruits and assesses candidates for priesthood in this Archdiocese and acts as a resource for people discerning their vocations to priesthood or consecrated life, as well as for families and parishes supporting the culture of religious vocations. Its website, 10000vocations.org, provides information on discernment, vocation events, testimonies of seminarians and other people from this Archdiocese in formation, and links to many vocation‐related sites.
Staff 651-962-6890 stpaulvocations@10000vocations.orgAreas of Ministry
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addWorship
The Office of Worship assists the Archbishop in his role as the chief steward of the liturgical life of the local Church and serves as a resource on liturgical law and practice for pastors and parishes serving within the Archdiocese. The Office coordinates major Archdiocesan liturgical celebrations and provides catechetical and practical support for the full, conscious and active participation of God’s Holy People in the Church’s sacramental and liturgical life.
Staff 651‐291‐4400 schwetzc@archspm.orgAreas of Ministry
Sacraments & Worship
Additional Ministries in the Archdiocese
- American Indian Ministry – Contact: Robert Haarman; Church of Gichitwaa Kateri, Minneapolis
- Deaf Ministry – Contact: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Minneapolis
- Prison Ministry – Contact: Kevin and Fay Connors, Twin Cities Prison Ministry Board, 952-250-7613 (Fay), 952-426-8633 (Kevin), tcpm@archspm.org