Do This In Memory of Me
By Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: My earliest recollections of the Sacred Liturgy are from my home parish church, providentially named “the Church of Saint Paul.”
Statement on John Jay Study of Causes of Clergy Sexual Abuse of Minors
May 18, 2011 – Results of five years of research by the John Jay College of Law on the causes of clerical sexual abuse of minors, released by the U S Conference of Catholic Bishops today, represent a landmark study never undertaken by any other body or group, despite the fact that abuse occurs in so many other areas where adults mentor children.
Statement Regarding Allegations Against Father Wenthe
February 25, 2011 – I was deeply saddened to learn of the arrest last Thursday of Father Christopher Wenthe, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, on allegations of criminal sexual conduct between Father Wenthe and an adult woman more than five years ago.
I Have Not Come to be Served, but to Serve
By Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: I would like to take the occasion of this pastoral letter to recognize the important contribution of 25 years of service by the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Official Announcement: Deacon Martin Kelly Shanahan
On June 26, 2009, the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI, decreed that Deacon Martin Kelly Shanahan, a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul
Reverend Lee Piché Named Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
May 27, 2009 – The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the Reverend Lee Piché as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
The Moral Conscience
By Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: There are those who view the moral conscience as personal, internal, subjective and open to no criticism from without. Even in the Catechism of the Catholic Church one might think to find justification for such an outlook.
Bishop John C. Nienstedt Named Coadjutor Archbishop of Archdiocese
April 24, 2008 – Pope Benedict XVI today named Bishop John C. Nienstedt of New Ulm as Coadjutor Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Auxiliary Bishop Richard E. Pates Named Bishop of Des Moines
April 10, 2008 – The Vatican today announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Richard E. Pates, current auxiliary bishop of The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa.
A Time to Reap: Pastoral Letter on Aging
By Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: These beautiful words from the book of Exodus provide a solid foundation for the message I want to share with you about aging and care for the aging.
In God’s Image: Pastoral Letter on Racism
By Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: In the Hebrew Scriptures the prophet Micah gives us a simple but very challenging formula for holiness.
A Pastoral Letter on Marriage and the Family
By Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Following the command and example of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church proclaims that “by (God’s) plan man and woman are united, and married life is established as the one blessing not forfeited by original sin nor washed away in the flood.”
Abortion and a Failure of Community
By Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: I write to you today with concern and hope. My concern is for the many women in our community who do not find the support they need for their health, safety and well-being during pregnancy or after their children are born. My hope is for you and me to respond as the people of Jesus Christ.
Anglican Roman Catholic Covenant
A Covenant Between the Episcopal Diocese Of Minnesota and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The Sacrament of Penance – Gift to the Church
By Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn,
Archbishop Emeritus,
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: As I reflected upon the power of forgiveness in our lives; I was reminded of a true story concerning Bishop James Walsh, MM. Bishop Walsh served the people of China for many years, but after the government became communistic, he was convicted of treason.
Lutheran-Catholic Marriage
Among the more important and more common pastoral concerns of the ecumenical relations of our two communities is the marriage between Lutheran and Catholic spouses.
Lutheran Catholic Covenant
A Covenant Between the Minneapolis Area Synod and the Saint Paul Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
