U.S. Bishops’ President and International Justice and Peace Chairman Join in Solidarity with the Suffering of Lebanon After Explosion in the Port of Beirut
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace, issued the following statement in solidarity with Lebanon after the explosion in the Port of Beirut:
Statement Regarding Retirement of the Most Rev. John LeVoir
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Given the significant health challenges that Bishop John LeVoir has been experiencing and addressing, I was pleased to learn that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, had granted his request to be relieved of his responsibilities as Bishop of New Ulm and to begin his well-deserved retirement.
Statement Regarding Rev. Timothy Dolan
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Father Timothy Dolan has been authorized to return to ministry in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Ministry Leaders to Examine Catholic Church’s Engagement with Young People
On Saturday, July 25, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church, in collaboration with other offices at the USCCB and joined by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFYCM), will convene a yearlong intercultural process with young adults and ministry leaders.
Optional Memorial: Blessed James Miller, Martyr, February 13
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has received permission from the Vatican to include the feast day (February 13) of Blessed James Miller, Martyr, in the Archdiocesan liturgical calendar. It will occupy the rank of optional memorial and its liturgical color is red.
Appointments – July 16, 2020
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Additional Statement Regarding David Haas
From Tim O’Malley, Director of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment: Since my June 16, 2020 statement, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received additional reports from women in different parts of the country alleging that David Haas engaged in inappropriate conduct with them in the 1980s, when the women were young adults.
USCCB Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Preserving the Religious Liberty of Little Sisters
The Little Sisters of the Poor recently went to the Supreme Court of the United States again to defend their community against attempts to force Catholic religious to cooperate with immoral activities, and again, the Supreme Court has recognized their right to religious freedom. By a vote of 7-2, the Court ruled in favor of the Little Sisters.
A Prayer for an End to the Sin of Racism
The Interim Commission for Consecrated Life in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has designed this prayer for use by parishes at weekend liturgies. The prayer can be downloaded in various versions.
The Catholic Spirit wins 10 Catholic Press Association awards
The Catholic Spirit won 10 awards from the Catholic Press Association for its work in 2019, including three first place awards for design, news reporting and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis’ new website.
2020 Leading With Faith Awards Suspended
Due to complications caused by COVID-19, The Catholic Spirit has made the difficult decision to suspend the 2020 Leading With Faith Awards. All 2020 nominees will be considered for the 2021 Leading With Faith Awards.
Appointments – June 25, 2020
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Statement Regarding Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: It is with great joy and gratitude to Pope Francis that I congratulate Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy on his appointment as the next bishop of the Diocese of Duluth.
USCCB President and Migration Committee Welcome Supreme Court Decision on DACA and Urge President to Uphold the Program
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion preventing the Trump Administration from terminating the Deferred Action
Statement Regarding David Haas
From Tim O’Malley, Director of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment: As stated in a June 14, 2020 response to Catholic News Agency, in 2018 the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis received two reports from another diocese that David Haas acted inappropriately with two adult women at an event in another state.
President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Legal Definition of “Sex” in Civil Rights Law
Archbishop Gomez: I am deeply concerned that the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively redefined the legal meaning of ‘sex’ in our nation’s civil rights law. This is an injustice that will have implications in many areas of life.
World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests Encourages Priests to Reflect on Their Vocation
The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will be celebrated by the universal Church on June 19, 2020. Occurring annually on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests was established by Pope St. John Paul II in 2002 and encourages priests to reflect upon the importance and dignity of their vocation.
Ways to Support the Minneapolis Community
Seeking ways to help communities affected by the recent unrest? Find opportunities and resources here.
Appointments – June 11, 2020
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Healing a Wounded People
By Archbishop Bernard Hebda, featured in The Catholic Spirit The whir of helicopters provided an evocative background to our recited Litany of Saints at last
Novena for National Unity and an End to Racism Begins June 7
In light of current social strife (in addition to ongoing pandemic suffering), the Knights of Columbus have composed a 9-day Novena of prayer beginning this Sunday, June 7 and ending Monday, June 15.
U.S. Bishops Receive Call of Encouragement and Assurances of Prayer from Pope Francis in the Wake of Social Unrest in the United States
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops received a call from Pope Francis today, where the Holy Father expressed his prayers and closeness to the Church and the people of the United States in this moment of unrest.
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement on George Floyd and the protests in American cities that have taken place over the last several days. This follows the Friday statement from seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the USCCB.
Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.
