Appointments – September 29, 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.
Archdiocese Launches New Concierge Service for Clergy, Parish and School Staff
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis today launched a new concierge service to more effectively and efficiently assist and support clergy, parish and school staff and those working at Catholic entities in the Archdiocese.
Statement Regarding Reverend Michael Ince
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received an allegation that the Rev. Michael Ince abused a minor in the 1980s.
U.S. Bishops Release National Synthesis Outlining Common Themes Raised in Synod Listening Sessions
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America. The synthesis marks the completion of the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.
Appointments – August 25, 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.
Prayers, action urged worldwide during Season of Creation
Source: The Catholic Spirit A calendar of prayers and suggestions for action such as meatless Mondays and shopping at farmer’s markets is available to help people
New Mass Class Series on Practicing Catholic Show
Listen to Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio 1330AM or your favorite podcast provider for this new monthly series breaking down each component of the Mass, led by Fr. Tom Margevičius, the Archdiocese’s Director of Worship.
U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Shares Statement from Catholic Co-Chairman of National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue: “Catholics in the United States Stand in Solidarity with Our Muslim Neighbors”
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Bishop David P. Talley of Memphis, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious
Appointments – August 11, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Experience The Chair
See our beautiful Cathedral of Saint Paul as you have never before seen it. The 21-minute episode of The Chair, produced by DeSales Media, chronicles the history of our local Church from our humble, frontier beginnings to today. Archbishop Hebda and Father John Ubel are among those featured.
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Responds to Executive Order Facilitating Abortion
On Wednesday, the President of the United States signed an executive order facilitating abortion, the second such action from President Biden in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Appointments – July 28, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Archdiocese Names First Director of Office of Mission Advancement
From the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has hired its first Director of Mission Advancement, Jean Houghton. Currently serving as President of the Aim Higher Foundation, Houghton will lead the new office beginning September 6, 2022.
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.
