Letter from Archbishop Hebda Regarding Bishop Accountability, Survivor Outreach (In English & Spanish)
December 14, 2018 – Many of you have reminded me that our Church needs to face today’s challenges with more direct action. Changes must be made that will prevent regression to old ways. I am taking additional steps in this Archdiocese to change the culture that fostered the clergy abuse crisis.
Statement from Archbishop Bernard Hebda Regarding the Death of Bishop Robert Morlino
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Our hearts go out to the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Madison, who mourn the loss of their
Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens Reflect on USCCB Fall General Assembly
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: “I was grateful for the honest discussions that took place on the floor of the USCCB meetings and for what
Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens React to Delay of Votes on USCCB Abuse Reform Measures
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: “I was stunned by the news but am confident that it will not lessen the US bishops’ resolve to bring
Archbishop Hebda Addresses Abuse Survivors at Hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda to abuse survivors at hearing today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court I come before you today to humbly offer a few
Documents Posted: Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The following documents are available on this website pertaining to the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Archbishop Hebda’s Homily from 9/15/18 Holy Hour of Reparation and Prayers for Healing
Archbishop Bernard Hebda gave the following homily Sept. 15 at the Holy Hour for Reparation and Prayers for Healing at the Cathedral of St. Paul
Saint Paul Seminary Associate Dean Named Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Juan Miguel Betancourt, S.E.M.V. as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Bishop Cozzens’ Statement Regarding Review Board for Bishops
August 31, 2018 – Right now, the Catholic Church desperately needs an independent structure, led by experienced lay personnel, to investigate and review allegations made against bishops, archbishops and cardinals – and not just priests, as is the case in many dioceses throughout the United States.
Archbishop Hebda’s Statement Regarding Action and Accountability
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda In the aftermath of the demoralizing Pennsylvania grand jury report and the troubling claims made by our former nuncio, Archbishop
Archdiocese Reacts to Jeff Anderson’s Call for Grand Jury Investigation of All Minnesota Dioceses
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda; Judge Tim O’Malley, Director of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment; and Tom Abood, Chair of the Archdiocesan Financial Council and
Archbishop Hebda Comments on Archbishop McCarrick Case
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda’s column in the August 9, 2018, edition of The Catholic Spirit: Every time Mass is celebrated, the priest prays that
Optional Memorial: Blessed Solanus Casey, July 30
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has received permission from the Vatican to include Blessed Casey’s feast day on the Archdiocesan liturgical calendar. It will occupy the rank
Fifth Report by the Archdiocese on its Status and Progress of Implementation of the Settlement Agreement
Yesterday morning, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office appeared at its scheduled, periodic hearing in Ramsey County Court
Statement Regarding Filing of Joint Plan of Reorganization
From Thomas J. Abood, Chair, Archdiocesan Reorganization Task Force and Archdiocesan Finance Council Today the Archdiocese and the Unsecured Creditors Committee filed a joint Plan
Letter from Archbishop Hebda, Q&A Regarding Bankruptcy Settlement
A letter from Archbishop Bernard Hebda and a Q&A regarding the bankruptcy settlement were distributed at parishes last weekend. You may view them at the links
Statement from Archbishop Bernard Hebda Regarding the Bankruptcy Settlement
Watch the full press conference, including statements from Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Tom Abood, Chair of the Reorganization Task Force, on Facebook. It is with gratitude that
Statement from Tom Abood, Chair of the Reorganization Task Force, Regarding the Bankruptcy Settlement
Watch the full press conference, including statements from Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Tom Abood, Chair of the Reorganization Task Force, on Facebook. The settlement we announce
Settlement Reached, Press Conference on Facebook
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has reached an agreement with abuse survivors, all parishes and related Catholic entities that will resolve the bankruptcy.
Update Regarding Rev. Thomas Joseph / Actualización sobre el Reverendo Thomas Joseph
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda In January of this year, the Carver County Sheriff’s Office initiated a criminal investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct
Statement Regarding Jim Smith
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda James (Jim) Smith, who was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on May 30, 1987,
Statement on Approval of Crosiers’ Settlement
From Thomas J. Abood, Chair, Reorganization Task Force, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Today, Judge Kressel approved the plan of reorganization of the Crosiers
Updated: Statement Regarding Objection to Crosier Plan
From Thomas J. Abood, Chair, Reorganization Task Force of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis The Archdiocese is committed to maximizing its resources available
Statement Regarding Rev. Jules Omba Omalanga
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Father Jules Omba Omalanga, who is a priest of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa (Congo), was serving as chaplain at the
