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Reverend Andrew Cozzens Named Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

September 11, 2013 - The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis has appointed the Reverend Andrew Cozzens as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Statement regarding today’s civil court filings

July 10, 2013 - Today’s civil court filing seeking the release of the names of clergy against whom allegations have been made is not a new request.

Archdiocese Names Joe Kueppers Chancellor for Civil Affairs

December 13, 2012 - Joseph (Joe) F. Kueppers of Mendota Heights has been named Chancellor of Civil Affairs for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Kueppers will succeed Andrew (Andy) Eisenzimmer, who is retiring after holding the position since 2005.

Archdiocese Names Tom Mertens Chief Financial Officer

November 10, 2012 - Thomas J. (Tom) Mertens of Medina has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He will succeed the retiring John Bierbaum, who has served as CFO since 2005.

“I believed, therefore I spoke” A pastoral letter on the New Evangelization

By Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt, Archbishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: St. Paul writes in this way to the Corinthians because he wants to speak about the power of God’s grace, which is constantly transforming his life even in the midst of difficulty.

Statement of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Regarding Father Curtis Wehmeyer

June 24, 2012 - Archbishop John Nienstedt has removed the pastor of Blessed Sacrament parish in St. Paul, Reverend Curtis Wehmeyer, after learning of allegations that the priest had engaged in misconduct involving a minor. Following archdiocesan policy, the Archdiocese immediately reported the allegations to the police, and an investigation into the allegations was begun.

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.

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.

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