Bishop Chairmen Condemn Harmful Regulations Forcing Gender Ideology and Potentially Abortion on Health Care Workers and Religious Hospitals
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued proposed revisions to its regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which would force health care workers to perform gender transition procedures, require health insurance issuers to cover them, and entertain a mandate to perform elective abortions.
Watch Live: Building Dedication at 777 Forest Street
Please join Archbishop Hebda Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. to honor the generous donation by James and Florence Trainor that enabled the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to purchase 777 Forest Street. Archbishop Hebda will be joined by the Trainors’ extended family as we express our gratitude and dedicate the building. Watch the livestream here.
Appointments – July 14, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Catholic Center staff identify, adopt five core values
Source: The Catholic Spirit Christ-centered. Respect. Integrity. Stewardship. Service. These are the five core values recently adopted by Archdiocesan Catholic Center staff as part of ongoing
Statement Regarding Bishop Chad Zielinski Being Named Bishop of New Ulm
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Today’s announcement that Bishop Chad Zielinski has been appointed the next bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm is wonderful news for the Catholic Church in Minnesota.
St Stephen, Holy Rosary Merge to Form Unified Parish of St Stephen – Holy Rosary
St Stephen, Minneapolis and Holy Rosary, Minneapolis merged to form the unified parish of St Stephen – Holy Rosary July 1, 2022.
Statement Regarding Dobbs Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: The Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to determine abortion laws fills my heart with a combination of sadness and gratitude. In 2022 – with all of our scientific advancements that prove beyond any doubt that the CHILD inside a mother’s womb is human – it troubles me that in the moment of extreme vulnerability for both the woman and the baby that the violence of abortion is even discussed and debated as a good. How did our hearts become so hardened?
Archdiocese Purchases Archdiocesan Catholic Center
Archbishop Hebda announced that the Archdiocese closed June 21, 2022 on the purchase of the Archdiocesan Catholic Center (ACC), located at 777 Forest Street on Saint Paul’s East Side.
Appointments – June 16, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. View past appointments, by issue date, in The Catholic Spirit.
Statement of USCCB President on Twenty Years Since Passage of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
This June marks twenty years since the Catholic bishops of the United States gathered in Dallas, Texas to draft and pass the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in their commitment to address the issue of clergy sexual abuse. Marking this moment, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued the following statement.
Statement Regarding Appointment of Bishop Robert Barron to Diocese of Winona-Rochester
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: It is with deep joy, and gratitude to Pope Francis, that I welcome the news of the appointment of Bishop Robert Barron as the next bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.
Statement Regarding Texas School Murders and Safe Schools Legislation
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: In the aftermath of Tuesday’s horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the Catholic bishops of Minnesota have asked Governor Walz and legislative leaders from both parties to call for a special session to pass Safe Schools legislation that stalled during the recently-ended 2022 Session.
Archdiocese Launches Vatican Synod Survey
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]On May 17, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis launched a survey to collect feedback from “all the baptized,” as Pope Francis encouraged
MCC Action Alert: Ask Legislators to Keep Nonpublic School Students in Mind
Legislative leaders and Gov. Walz have reached a budget and tax agreement about how to spend the state surplus, which includes one billion dollars in new education funding. It is urgent that you contact your legislators to ensure that the funding proposals below for nonpublic school students get included in the final legislation!
Statement Regarding Indian Boarding School Report
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: As a bishop in Minnesota, I read with sadness the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative report released today by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is an important first step in what I anticipate will be a painful but necessary journey for our country and for our Church. While the report deserves a closer review in conjunction with other leaders in our state, please allow me to make a few preliminary comments, including information about the relationship building and records-review efforts already underway in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Faithful Invited to Fast and Pray the Rosary on Friday in Midst of Tensions Over Leaked Draft Supreme Court Opinion
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops In response to the leak of a draft opinion in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Dobbs v.
Statement Regarding Deacon Martin Jaques
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has opened an investigation after receiving an allegation that Deacon Martin Jaques, a retired deacon of the Archdiocese, engaged in offensive conduct with a minor in the early 2000s. The Archdiocese notified law enforcement, which declined to further investigate the case.
GRATITUDE Campaign Supports Byrne Residence for Retired Priests
Did you know there’ s a home for retired priests of the Archdiocese? There is and you have an opportunity to share your gratitude by
Statement Regarding Leaked Draft in Dobbs Case
From the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Archbishop Hebda will comment when the Supreme Court releases its official ruling
Divine Mercy Celebrations 2022
Looking for local Divine Mercy celebrations? See a line-up by location at TheCatholicSpirit.com.
Appointments – March 24, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
COVID-19 Restrictions to be Lifted April 1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tracking COVID pandemic trends, now classify the Twin Cities area with a Community Level Risk of “Low.” It is still important be fully vaccinated, practice good hygiene, keep indoor spaces well ventilated, and (when showing symptoms) isolate and get tested. However, urging all to wear masks, keep social distance, and avoid large gatherings is no longer required. Consequently, as of Friday, April 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is rescinding all pandemic restrictions for liturgical celebrations.
Watch Livestream of Pope Francis’ Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
On Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will preside at the Celebration of Penance in Saint Peter’s Basilica in which he will consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. EWTN will broadcast this event live at 11 a.m. Central. Watch the livestream in English and Spanish.
Local Holy Hour and Consecration of Ukraine and Russia
Archbishop Bernard Hebda invites the faithful of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, priests, deacons, consecrated women and men and all people of good will to join him and Bishop Joseph Williams at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 25 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul for a special Holy Hour and Consecration.
