
New Report Unveils $5.4 Billion Economic Impact of the Catholic Church in Minnesota
Serving where government falls short, the Church strengthens communities and saves taxpayers billions Source: Minnesota Catholic Conference The Catholic Church in Minnesota is a pillar of

Pray for Pope Francis
As our Holy Father remains hospitalized, please keep Pope Francis in your prayers: Prayer for Pope Francis (USCCB) Archbishop Hebda’s reflection and call to prayer:

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: You are Peter
Together on the Journey: A Weekly Word from Archbishop Hebda This past Saturday, the Church celebrated the Feast of the Chair of Peter. As a

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: Sowing the seeds for vocations
Together on the Journey: A Weekly Word from Archbishop Hebda It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the last Ad Limina visit

Archbishop Broglio Responds to Letter from Pope Francis
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops “As successor to Saint Peter, you call not only every Catholic, but every Christian to what unites us in

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: Sunday’s big event
Together on the Journey: A Weekly Word from Archbishop Hebda No, I’m not talking about football – as big as that was for my family

Minnesota Bishops Statement on Immigration Law and the Common Good of the Nation
Español (Spanish): Declaración de los obispos de Minnesota sobre la inmigración Source: Minnesota Catholic Conference On Friday, February 7, 2025, the eight bishops of Minnesota that constitute

Appointments – February 6, 2025
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Effective January 1, 2025 Reverend Michael Monogue, assigned as

USCCB: Bishop O’Connell Welcomes New Executive Actions Promoting Parental Choice in Education
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops “The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children and have both the right and

Stop Discrimination Against Nonpublic School Students
Source: Minnesota Catholic Conference The state of Minnesota has for decades made a commitment to all students to fund certain essential services such as nursing,

Appointments – January 24, 2025
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointment in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis:

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: Blessed James Miller and the witness of Catholic educators
Together on the Journey: A Weekly Word from Archbishop Hebda This past fall, our Catholic schools in the Archdiocese received Lumen accreditation from the Catholic University of

Statement of Archbishop Broglio on Executive Orders Signed by the President
In response to this week’s Executive Orders signed by President Trump, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement.

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: Praying and working for the common good
Pope Francis has called us in this Jubilee Year to be “pilgrims of hope.” How can we hope in a world with so many challenges? The Reverend Martin Luther King, who is remembered today throughout our nation, managed to be a great pilgrim of hope even as he confronted the scourge of racism.

Minnesota’s Catholic bishops urge governor, legislative leaders to reject sports gambling expansion
Concerned about the harmful effects of online sports gambling on young people, families and the broader society, Minnesota’s Catholic bishops wrote an open letter to Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders Jan. 14 urging them to reject proposals that would legalize the practice in the state.

The Work to Promote Religious Liberty Must Remain Anchored to the Truth of the Gospel, says Bishop Rhoades
As the United States commemorates Religious Freedom Day on January 16, the Committee for Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued its annual report on the state of religious freedom in the United States.

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: Tangible signs of hope
I was delighted that so many of you joined me on the weekend of Holy Family Sunday for the Archdiocesan opening of the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Pray for and support those affected by LA wildfires
Please pray for all those affected by the wildfires in southern California, as well as the firefighters and first responders serving this area. For those who wish to support relief efforts, Catholic Charities USA has set up a donation portal.

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: Our pilgrimage of hope with the Holy Family
Merry Christmas! Along with the Church universal, we continue our celebration of the Lord’s birth during this Octave.

Nominate young women for the Golden Rose Award
The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring the Golden Rose Award to recognize young women who are currently in high school, regularly attend Sunday Mass, and active in parish and community activities.

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: The Joy of Christmas to Come
Together on the Journey: A Weekly Word from Archbishop Hebda Christmas is almost upon us. Our prayerful anticipation during Advent has paved the way for

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: Good comes to those who wait
I hope you all enjoyed the rose-colored candle in the Advent Wreath this weekend as the Church celebrated Gaudete Sunday. While we continue our wait with the Church for the coming of Jesus, you probably sensed that there was a special emphasis on this Third Sunday of Advent—a focus on finding joy in the anticipation.

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: The Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother
Today, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception. It’s a Solemnity that is theologically important for us as Catholics and yet often misunderstood.

Archbishop’s Weekly Word: In everything, give thanks
The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the true gems of our American culture: a time for us as a nation and individually to acknowledge all for which we are thankful and the many blessings that our gracious God has given us.