Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis:
Effective July 1, 2025
Reverend Stephen Boatwright, assigned as sacramental minister for the Church of Saint Michael in Kenyon and the Church of Saint Joseph in Rosemount. Father Boatwright previously served as a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese and was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2025.
Reverend Andrew Brinkman, assigned as sacramental minister for the Church of Saint Pius V in Cannon Falls, and sacramental minister for the Church of Saint Joseph in Miesville. This is in addition to his assignment as priest in solidum for the Church of the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin and the Church of the Holy Childhood in Saint Paul.
Reverend Benjamin Eichten, assigned as parochial vicar of the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul in Brooklyn Park, and as chaplain to Totino-Grace High School in Fridley. Father Eichten was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2025.
Reverend Kyle Etzel, assigned as parochial vicar of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Saint Paul and as chaplain and instructor for Unity Catholic High School in Burnsville. This is a transfer from his current assignment as parochial vicar of the Church of Saint Joseph in West Saint Paul.
Reverend John Gallas, assigned as sacramental minister for the Church of Saint Pius V in Cannon Falls, and sacramental minister for the Church of Saint Joseph in Miesville. This is in addition to his assignments as Formator for the Saint Paul Seminary in Saint Paul and sacramental minister for the Church of Saint Agnes in Saint Paul.
Reverend Evan Koop, assigned as sacramental minister for the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Minneapolis. This is in addition to his assignment as Faculty for the Saint Paul Seminary in Saint Paul.
Reverend Sean Magnuson, assigned as chaplain for Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. This is a transfer from his previous assignment as parochial vicar of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Edina.
Reverend Alexander Marquette, assigned as parochial vicar of the Church of the Divine Mercy in Faribault. Father Marquette was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2025.
Reverend Zachary Ochsenbauer, assigned as parochial vicar of the Church of All Saints in Lakeville. Father Ochsenbauer was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2025.
Reverend Randall Skeate, assigned as parochial vicar of the Church of Saint Stephen-Holy Rosary in Minneapolis. Father Skeate was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2025.
