
Good stewardship in challenging times
“The next archbishop is going to have to be up to the task of guiding the Archdiocese through its financial challenges.” “He’s going to have

Financial Officer Report FY 2015
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 2015
Despite reductions in most departments, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis remains committed to serving Catholics and the greater community. The following narrative explains

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements FY 2015
The Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements with footnotes are posted here. Click each chart at the right to enlarge graphics. The Archdiocese The Archdiocese

Statement Regarding Rev. Mark Huberty
From Archbishop Bernard Hebda: Today, I have the sad responsibility of communicating that Rev. Mark Huberty has been temporarily removed from ministry for the duration of a formal canonical process that has been initiated to address some serious allegations that have come to the attention of the Archdiocese.

Statement Regarding Rev. Joseph Gallatin
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Today, Rev. Joseph Gallatin was removed from ministry and his case involving an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor

Statement Regarding Rev. Gerald Dvorak
Today, Rev. Gerald Dvorak returns to public ministry as the pastor of the Church of Saint Peter in Richfield. In May of this year, the

Statement Regarding Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick
From Archbishop Bernard Hebda The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received an allegation that the Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, pastor at Corpus Christi parish

Resources for the protection of children and youth, victim/survivor assistance now available in seven languages
Several new translations of the brochures “How to Report Suspected Abuse and Neglect” and the “Victim/Survivor Assistance” are now available online. These important resources are

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Disclosures
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (“Oblates”) recently disclosed a list of priests who the Oblates have determined to be credibly accused of sexual abuse

Ave Maria principal to direct new education mission office
The principal of Ave Maria Academy in Maple Grove was appointed director for the new Office for the Mission of Catholic Education being formed in

Resources on Pope Francis’ New Encyclical: Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home
Read the full text of the encyclical here (PDF version here). The encyclical Laudato Si’, On care for our common home, was released by Pope Francis

Statement from Bishop Cozzens Regarding the Future of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
June 15, 2015 – Today, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced the resignation of Archbishop John Nienstedt and Auxiliary Bishop Lee Piche from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Letter from Archbishop Hebda
June 15, 2015 – I am humbled by Pope Francis’ decision to appoint me to serve as Apostolic Administrator for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. I am grateful for his confidence and I look forward to working with Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Cozzens and the leadership of the Archdiocese.

Statement from Bishop Piché Regarding the Future of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
June 15, 2015 – The people of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis need healing and hope. I was getting in the way of that, and so I had to resign.

Statement from Archbishop Nienstedt Regarding the Future of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
June 15, 2015 – In order to give the Archdiocese a new beginning amidst the many challenges we face, I have submitted my resignation as Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and I have just received word that he has accepted it.

Statement from Bishop Cozzens on Civil and Criminal Charges Filed Against Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
From Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Today, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis was served with civil and

Statement from Judge O’Malley on Civil and Criminal Charges Filed Against Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
From Judge Tim O’Malley, Director of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment I want to offer a few comments about the criminal and civil charges filed

Statement Regarding Rev. Gerald Dvorak
May 19, 2015 – The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received a credible allegation that the Rev. Gerald Dvorak, pastor of St. Peter in Richfield, sexually abused a minor in the 1970s.

Deadline set for filing claims against archdiocese
People with sexual abuse claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis should file their claims by Aug. 3 in order to be part

Father Michael Tix receives NCEA Distinguished Pastor Award
Congratulations to Father Michael Tix, who was named recipient of the National Catholic Education Association’s (NCEA) Distinguished Pastor Award! For 2015, only twelve pastors were

Statement Regarding Rev. William Stolzman
April 2, 2015 – This weekend, Rev. William Stolzman returned to public ministry as a retired priest who celebrates Masses on a fill-in basis.

Tom Halden named Director of Communications
From Father Charles V. Lachowitzer, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia We are pleased to announce that Tom Halden has been named as the

Statement Regarding Curtis Wehmeyer
March 11, 2015 – I have been informed by the Holy See that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has dismissed Curtis Wehmeyer from the clerical state.