Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities have announced a nationwide invitation to prayer beginning on March 25 (the eve of the oral arguments), through June 2024, when the court’s decision is expected. Continue reading
Announcements
Appointments – March 7, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointment in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Effective February 20, 2024 Deacon Del Wilkinson, granted the status of a retired deacon. Deacon Wilkinson has been serving the Archdiocese as a deacon since … Continue reading
Catholic Sisters Week 2024
For Catholic Sisters Week 2024, we will be celebrating our religious sisters with a seven-part series of short videos: Everything You Wanted to Know About Catholic Sisters – But Were Afraid, or Didn’t Know Who, to Ask! We invite you to watch for these videos to be posted March 8-14. Continue reading
Minnesota Bishops: Urge Your Legislators to Oppose Assisted Suicide
We need every Catholic to contact their legislators and tell them to create policies that improve healthcare throughout life’s journey, not those like physician-assisted suicide that hasten death. Continue reading
Appointments – February 8, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
Appointments – January 25, 2024
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
Companions of Christ Heading North
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has agreed to loan three members of the Companions of Christ to the Diocese of Crookston for a limited period. Please see his letter shared below with his brother priests for further details about who is heading north, their important mission, and how long the men will be assisting. Continue reading
Support Real Care, Oppose Assisted Suicide
Urge your state legislator to support real care at the end of life, not assisted suicide. Continue reading
Appointments – January 11, 2024
ARCHBISHOP BERNARD HEBDA HAS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS.
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Deacon Russ Shupe, granted status of a retired deacon. Deacon Shupe has been serving as a deacon in the Archdiocese since his ordination in 1991, most recently at the Church of Saint Michael in Farmington. Continue reading
9 Days for Life novena
9 Days for Life is the U.S. Catholic bishops’ annual novena surrounding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Click here to sign up and see the full novena at respectlife.org. Continue reading
Statement Regarding the Status of Archbishop John Nienstedt
January 5, 2024 – From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Since I arrived in this Archdiocese in 2015, I have often been asked for clarification on the status of my predecessor, Archbishop John Nienstedt, who had been under investigation for certain decisions made during his tenure as Archbishop and also regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct with both minors and adults. Continue reading
2023 Christmas Message From Archbishop Hebda
Appointments – December 21, 2023
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Continue reading
Statement Regarding Pastoral Blessings
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: In these last days of Advent, we are reminded of the amazing love that prompted God the Son to take on human flesh. While the Child Jesus found exceptional welcome, love and support from Mary and Joseph, we cannot deny that he was born at a time and place that epitomized the very messiness of human life. Continue reading
Urge your state legislator to support real care at the end of life, not assisted suicide
Assisted suicide is neither compassionate nor about real choice. Protecting the choices of a few by legalizing assisted suicide will endanger the health care choices of all. Continue reading
Appointments – November 23, 2023
The following appointments were published in the November 23 edition of The Catholic Spirit. Continue reading
Appointments – November 8, 2023
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Effective September 28, 2023 Reverend Francisco Pérez Colunga, C.Ss.R., assigned as missionary in residence at the Church of Saint Alphonsus in Brooklyn Center. Father Perez … Continue reading
Appointments – October 26, 2023
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Continue reading
Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza
Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27. Continue reading
Immersion Trip to Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica
This trip is a unique opportunity to travel to the mountains of Jamaica to encounter the people of the Diocese of Mandeville. We will immerse ourselves in the culture and activities of the diocese. Continue reading