
Statement Regarding Rev. Thomas Joseph
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda The Archdiocese’s Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment was contacted by an adult alleging inappropriate conduct on the part

Statement Regarding Rev. Jonathan Shelley
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Father Jonathan Shelley has been authorized to return to limited ministry, serving those who are in prisons and jails in

Fourth 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 scheduled, periodic hearing in Ramsey County Court

Thomas L. Johnson Named Ombudsperson
From the Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment It was announced today in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis’ fourth report to Ramsey

Documents Posted: Independent, External Audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Policies and Procedures
An 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

Statement Regarding Dismissal of Reorganization Plans
From Tom Abood, Chair, Reorganization Task Force of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Judge Kressel’s decision bolsters our resolve to move forward in

Statement Regarding Richard Jeub
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Richard Jeub was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in 1966. In 2002, he was

God’s providence, staff’s fiscal responsibility evident in finances
This column was featured in The Catholic Spirit as part of the Archdiocesan Chancery Corporation Annual Financial Report for FY 2017. Both the Old Testament and the New

Financial Officer Report FY 2017
Author’s note: The following comments elaborate on the financial statements of the archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Chancery Corporation (“archdiocese”) that ended June 30,

Supporting the mission of the Church FY 2017
View the Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements FY 2017. The archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis serves Catholics and the greater 12 county Twin


Glencoe Police Department Letter Regarding Reverend James Devorak
Please see the following letter from the Glencoe Police Department regarding Reverend James Devorak.

Statement Regarding Reinstatement of Reverend James Devorak
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda I have accepted the recommendation of the Archdiocesan Ministerial Review Board (MRB) and the Director of the Office of Ministerial

Archdiocese Response to Pioneer Press Article Regarding Reorganization Legal Fees
From Thomas J. Abood, Chair, Archdiocesan Finance Council, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Friday’s fee disclosure in U.S. Bankruptcy Court serves as another reminder

Statement Regarding End of DACA Program
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens We join the leadership of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, both in expressing

Update On Case Involving Rev. James Devorak
From Timothy O’Malley, Director, Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment The Glencoe Police Department notified us August 31, 2017, that it completed its investigation

Statement From Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens Regarding Recent Acts of Terrorism and Violence
From Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Andrew Cozzens The recent violent attacks in Charlottesville and Barcelona, as well as the bombing at a Bloomington Mosque

Statement Regarding Rev. Larry Johnson
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Father Larry

Additional Information Regarding the Removal of Rev. James Devorak
From Tim O’Malley, Director, Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Today, the Diocese of New Ulm authorized our

Statement Regarding Rev. James Devorak
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Father James Devorak is a retired priest of the Diocese of New Ulm who has been serving parishes in the

Third Report by the Archdiocese on its Status and Progress of Implementation of the Settlement Agreement
The Third Report by the Archdiocese on its Status and Progress of Implementation of the Settlement Agreement can be viewed at the following link. It has also

Statement Regarding Reorganization Plan Vote
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda I am grateful to all those who took part in the balloting process and thereby helped us to move closer

Statement Regarding Michael O’Connell
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Earlier this year, Michael O’Connell petitioned Pope Francis for a dispensation from the obligations of the clerical state, commonly referred

Archdiocesan Reorganization Update from Archbishop Hebda
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda offers an update on the reorganization process in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Download a PDF of the