From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda Reverend Lawrence Johnson – a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis who had voluntarily withdrawn from all ministry in 2014 – has been authorized to return to public ministry in the … Continue reading
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Sixth Report by the Archdiocese on its Status and Progress of Implementation of the Settlement Agreement
Source: Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment 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 before Judge Teresa R. Warner. At that … Continue reading
Supporting the Mission of the Church FY 2018
View the Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements. The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis serves Catholics and the greater 12-county Twin Cities community. The following narrative explains the function of each department and the funding level for Fiscal Year 2018. … Continue reading
Financial Officer Report FY 2018
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, 2018. View condensed financial statements below, as well as the Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements. … Continue reading
Seeing beyond the numbers
This column was featured in The Catholic Spirit as part of the Archdiocesan Chancery Corporation Annual Financial Report for FY 2018. View the Management Discussion and Analysis and Financial Statements. While it’s not unusual to hear Christ characterized in our tradition as “teacher,” “shepherd,” “physician,” “advocate,” … Continue reading
Letter from Archbishop Hebda Regarding Bishop Accountability, Survivor Outreach (In English & Spanish)
December 14, 2018 – Many of you have reminded me that our Church needs to face today’s challenges with more direct action. Changes must be made that will prevent regression to old ways. I am taking additional steps in this Archdiocese to change the culture that fostered the clergy abuse crisis. Continue reading
Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens Reflect on USCCB Fall General Assembly
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: “I was grateful for the honest discussions that took place on the floor of the USCCB meetings and for what I perceived as a consensus that every bishop should be held accountable for his actions … Continue reading
Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens React to Delay of Votes on USCCB Abuse Reform Measures
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: “I was stunned by the news but am confident that it will not lessen the US bishops’ resolve to bring about meaningful reform. I am sure that we will be able to use the extra … Continue reading