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.
Solemnity of the Annunciation
Friday, March 25 is the solemnity of the Annunciation — an important feast day — so there is no obligation to abstain from meat that day. Find out more about this solemnity.
Appointments – March 10, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Archbishop Grants Dispensation Under Certain Conditions for Evening Prior to Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Archbishop Hebda has granted a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence of meat the evening of Friday, March 18, for those who begin their celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary (March 19) that evening under the following conditions.
Bishop Chairmen Commend Life-Affirming Provisions in Budget Agreement
“We applaud Congress for including provisions in the omnibus appropriations package that uphold the sacred dignity of human life and will support and assist many vulnerable people here and abroad.”
Helping Ukraine
Because the situation in Ukraine is so fluid, one of the fastest and best ways to contribute is directly to Catholic Relief Services (CRS), which has teams on the ground. Funds directed to Ukraine will go there.
Bishop Chairman Urges Continued Prayer and Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine and Surrounding Countries
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace offered the following statement.
Lenten Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday is on March 2, 2022. Here are the Church regulations for fasting and abstinence during Lent.
U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Ukraine.
Appointments – January 27, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States legalized abortion nationwide in its decision on Roe v. Wade. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called on the faithful to “pray, fast, and work for the day when the gift of every human life is protected in law and welcomed in love” on the anniversary of the court’s decision.
Appointments – January 13, 2022
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Emergency Collection for Recent Tornado Damage
Archbishop Hebda has asked all archdiocesan parishes to take an emergency collection to help those suffering from the devastation of tornados in the United States.
Pope Francis Names Rev. Joseph Williams Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
From the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Pope Francis this morning named Father Joseph Williams, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Archbishop Hebda urges facemasks, other renewed measures against COVID-19
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Faith Groups Say the Build Back Better Act Would Exclude Faith-Based Child Care and Pre-Kindergarten Providers
Two bishop chairmen on behalf of their committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have cosigned a coalition letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ranking Member Richard Burr (R-NC) with other faith groups raising urgent concerns that the Build Back Better Act’s (BBBA) child care and universal pre-kindergarten programs would exclude faith-based providers.
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on Supreme Court’s Dobbs Case
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, on the Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks. The question before the Court is whether all pre-viability bans on elective abortions are unconstitutional.
New Documentary From the Knights of Columbus Sheds Light on Humble Man of the Bible, St. Joseph
A new documentary, St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father, sheds light on one of the most hidden protagonists in the Bible. The 60-minute documentary premieres on ABC- affiliated stations across the country, October to early December. The film’s release coincides with the final months of the special Year of St. Joseph.
Statement Regarding Joseph Gallatin
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Joseph Gallatin was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in 1997. In 1998, the Archdiocese received an allegation that he had inappropriate physical contact with a minor.
President of USCCB Welcomes the ‘Synod on Synodality’ Convoked by Pope Francis as Diocesan Consultation and Dialogue Phase Begins
In May 2021, Pope Francis invited the global Catholic Church to gather and reflect on communion, participation, and mission within the Church. The two-year process of listening and dialogue is themed, For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, & Mission being referred to as the “synod on synodality,” which the Holy Father officially opened with Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica on October 10.
Pope Francis Names Bishop Andrew Cozzens Bishop of Crookston, Minnesota
Pope Francis this morning appointed Bishop Andrew Cozzens as the bishop of Crookston, Minnesota.
Appointments – September 30, 2021
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
2021 Respect for Life Month Statement
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Statement of Respect for Life Month from Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on
