Final Prayer and Listening Event Canceled
In response to concerns regarding COVID-19/coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, the final Prayer and Listening Event, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at
Statement Regarding Dispensation from Sunday Mass Obligation
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: In ordinary circumstances, Catholics are obliged to participate in Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation. This obligation is suspended in cases of moral or physical impossibility, and may also be dispensed for a just cause when it is for the spiritual good of the faithful.
Statement Regarding Closing of St. Thomas Academy and Convent of the Visitation School
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed that a parent of the St. Thomas Academy community tested positive for COVID-19. The individual and the school are coordinating their response with the Minnesota Department of Health.
Statement Regarding “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day” in Twin Cities
As our nation is rightly concerned about preventing the spread of the COVID-19/Coronavirus and caring for human life, I cannot help but be profoundly saddened and confounded that elected officials in both St. Paul and Minneapolis declared today “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.”
Statement Regarding Minnesota’s First Case of COVID-19
Please join me in praying for the full recovery of the first Minnesotan to be diagnosed with COVID-19/coronavirus.
Guidance Regarding the Coronavirus
Many of our faithful are understandably concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We continue to monitor reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Protection.
Live Stream of Ordination, Installation of Bishop-elect DeGrood
The episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood as the ninth bishop of Sioux Falls is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2020. The ordination and installation will be live streamed on the Diocese of Sioux Falls’ YouTube channel.
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Videos Inspire Catholics to Prayer and Action in Political Life, Apply Teachings of Pope Francis
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released videos to inspire prayer and action in political life and to help Catholics apply the Church’s teaching as handed down by Pope Francis.
Statement Regarding Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner Investigation
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has recently been authorized by the Congregation for Bishops in Rome, to conduct
Immigration Sunday Homily Apology from Father Nicholas VanDenBroeke
Father Nicholas VanDenBroeke: My homily on immigration contained words that were hurtful to Muslims. I’m sorry for this. I realize now that my comments were
Statement Regarding Immigration Sunday Homily
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:
I have spoken with Father VanDenBroeke about his homily on immigration and he has expressed sorrow for his words and an openness to seeing more clearly the Church’s position on our relationship with Islam.
Archdiocese Commits to Further Action Following Fulfillment of Ramsey County Settlement Agreement
Ramsey County District Court Judge Teresa Warner today discharged the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from Court oversight of its safe environment policies, practices and procedures.
Documents Posted: Third Independent, External Audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Policies and Procedures
A third and final independent, external audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment policies and procedures was conducted and it found that the Archdiocese is in substantial compliance with the Ramsey County Settlement Agreement.
Eighth and Final Report by the Archdiocese on its Status and Progress of Implementation of the Settlement Agreement
This morning, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office appeared at its final scheduled, periodic hearing in Ramsey County Court before Judge Teresa R. Warner.
Where Do We Go from Here? Protecting Children and Moving Forward
Please join us for an update and open discussion about creating and maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools.
Grateful for Funds, Time and Expertise
This column from Archbishop Bernard Hebda was featured in The Catholic Spirit as part of the Archdiocesan Chancery Corporation Annual Financial Report for FY 2019.
Pope Francis Names Rev. Donald DeGrood Next Bishop of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Pope Francis this morning named Father Donald DeGrood, a priest of the Archdiocese, to replace retiring Bishop Paul J. Swain as the bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Statement Regarding the Death of Bishop Paul Sirba
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: On this first Sunday of Advent, my heart goes out to Bishop Sirba’s family and to the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Duluth as they grieve his sudden passing.
Catholic Center Offices Closed Wednesday, Nov. 27
Due to expected inclement weather, the Archdiocesan Catholic Center is closed Wednesday, November 27. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Catholic Center will also be
Statement Regarding Rev. Gerard Saguto, FSSP
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:
I was notified Friday, November 8 that Father Gerard Saguto, FSSP, was recalled from his assignment as pastor of the Church of All Saints in Minneapolis by his religious community, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter.
Bishop Cozzens Elected to Chairmanship of USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis
Most Reverend Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, was today elected by members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as the new chair of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis.
Statement Regarding Bishop Hoeppner Investigation
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:
I am grateful that, since last June, there is a standardized process in place for investigating allegations against a bishop. That process was followed in the investigation of the allegation against Bishop Michael Hoeppner of the Diocese of Crookston.
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Pillars of Stewardship Awards
The Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee has created Pillars of Stewardship (“Stewie”) Awards recognizing parishes’ outstanding work in stewardship. Three awards will be given: one in each category of prayer, participation and generosity.
Appointments – October 10, 2019
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
