Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is February 26, 2020. What are the regulations for penance, fasting and abstinence during Lent? Penitential days – The penitential days for the universal Church are each Friday of the whole year and the … Continue reading
Pre-orders of The 2020 MN Catholic Directory began shipping parishes and individuals last week. Purchase yours today! Purchase price is the same as the 2017 edition—1-5 copies are $40/each, 6+ copies will be $35/each. Continue reading
The episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood as the ninth bishop of Sioux Falls is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2020. The ordination and installation will be live streamed on the Diocese of Sioux Falls’ YouTube channel. Continue reading
National Marriage Week will be observed from February 7-14, 2020, in the United States. World Marriage Day will be observed on Sunday, February 9; it is annually celebrated on the second Sunday of February. Continue reading
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released videos to inspire prayer and action in political life and to help Catholics apply the Church’s teaching as handed down by Pope Francis. Continue reading
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has recently been authorized by the Congregation for Bishops in Rome, to conduct further investigation related to claims that the Bishop of Crookston, Michael J. Hoeppner, had engaged … Continue reading
Father Nicholas VanDenBroeke: My homily on immigration contained words that were hurtful to Muslims. I’m sorry for this. I realize now that my comments were not fully reflective of the Catholic Church’s teaching on Islam.
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:
I have spoken with Father VanDenBroeke about his homily on immigration and he has expressed sorrow for his words and an openness to seeing more clearly the Church’s position on our relationship with Islam. Continue reading
Ramsey County District Court Judge Teresa Warner today discharged the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from Court oversight of its safe environment policies, practices and procedures. Continue reading
A third and final independent, external audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment policies and procedures was conducted and it found that the Archdiocese is in substantial compliance with the Ramsey County Settlement Agreement. Continue reading
This morning, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office appeared at its final scheduled, periodic hearing in Ramsey County Court before Judge Teresa R. Warner. Continue reading
Please join us for an update and open discussion about creating and maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools. Continue reading
Pope Francis this morning named Father Donald DeGrood, a priest of the Archdiocese, to replace retiring Bishop Paul J. Swain as the bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Continue reading
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: On this first Sunday of Advent, my heart goes out to Bishop Sirba’s family and to the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Duluth as they grieve his sudden passing. Continue reading
Due to expected inclement weather, the Archdiocesan Catholic Center is closed Wednesday, November 27. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Catholic Center will also be closed November 28 and 29, and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 2.
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:
I was notified Friday, November 8 that Father Gerard Saguto, FSSP, was recalled from his assignment as pastor of the Church of All Saints in Minneapolis by his religious community, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. Continue reading
Most Reverend Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, was today elected by members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as the new chair of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis. Continue reading
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:
I am grateful that, since last June, there is a standardized process in place for investigating allegations against a bishop. That process was followed in the investigation of the allegation against Bishop Michael Hoeppner of the Diocese of Crookston. Continue reading
The Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee has created Pillars of Stewardship (“Stewie”) Awards recognizing parishes’ outstanding work in stewardship. Three awards will be given: one in each category of prayer, participation and generosity. Continue reading
This annual collection gives Catholics of the Archdiocese the opportunity to “pay it forward,” as they offer religious communities financial assistance in support of their essential health-care necessities and basic retirement planning. Continue reading
