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 … Continue reading
Announcements
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Pillars of Stewardship Awards
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
Retirement Fund for Religious Annual Appeal Begins December 7-8
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
Preorder the 2020 Official Minnesota Catholic Directory
Preorder your copy of the 2020 Minnesota Catholic Directory! Purchase price is the same as the 2017 edition—preorders for 1-5 copies will be $40/each, 6+ copies will be $35/each. Expected ship date: December 2019. Continue reading
Appointments – October 10, 2019
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
Video: Funeral Mass for Retired Archbishop Harry J. Flynn
The funeral Mass for retired Archbishop Harry J. Flynn will be broadcast live on Monday, September 30 at 11 a.m. Central from the Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul. See opportunities to watch online and on cable. Continue reading
Funeral Arrangements and Obituary for the Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn, D.D.
Funeral arrangements for the Most Reverend Harry Joseph Flynn, retired archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, are as follows. Continue reading
Most Reverend Harry Joseph Flynn, Retired Archbishop, Dies at Age 86
Most Reverend Harry Joseph Flynn, archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, passed away the evening of Sunday, September 22 at age 86. Read the obituary and funeral arrangements here. Continue reading
Appointments – September 12, 2019
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
2019 St. John Paul II Champions for Life Award Recipients Announced
Congratulations to the 2019 St. John Paul II Champions for Life Award recipients! Join in honoring these recipients at the St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards Luncheon Thursday, October 31. Continue reading
Statement Regarding Investigation into Crookston Bishop Michael Hoeppner
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda to Catholic News Agency: I have been authorized by the Congregation for Bishops to commence an investigation into allegations that the Most Reverend Michael Hoeppner, the Bishop of Crookston, carried out acts or omissions intended … Continue reading
Appointments – August 22, 2019
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
2020 Official Minnesota Catholic Directory to be Released November 2019
2020 MN Catholic Directory is slated to be released November 2019. This directory contains complete information for all dioceses in the state of Minnesota. All parishes, schools, catholic officials, religious men and women, and catholic affiliated businesses are listed. Continue reading
Seventh Report by the Archdiocese on its Status and Progress of Implementation of the Settlement Agreement
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 time, the Archdiocese filed its seventh semi-annual Report with the Court setting forth its substantial compliance with the Settlement Agreement. Continue reading
St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards
Do you know of someone who devotes his or her time helping the poor, elderly, disabled, pregnant, or is committed to praying for Respect Life issues? He or she may be our next Champion for Life! Continue reading
NFP Awareness Week Begins July 21
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated the last week of July as NFP Awareness Week. NFP stands for Natural Family Planning, and offers a scientific and marriage building opportunity by learning about one’s fertility. NFP Awareness Week supports couples by bringing awareness of spousal love. This year NFP Week runs from July 21-27, 2019. Continue reading
The Catholic Spirit Wins 12 National Press Awards
Source: The Catholic Spirit The Catholic Spirit won 12 Catholic Press Association newspaper awards at the annual Catholic Media Conference June 21 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Three first-place awards are among the honors captured by the newspaper of the Archdiocese … Continue reading
Appointments – June 20, 2019
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
Statement Regarding Bishop Accountability Measures Approved by USCCB
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: I found great encouragement in the actions taken this week by the bishops of the United States. There was overwhelming support for the measures taken to make sure that structures are in place to hold bishops accountable for their actions, structures that call upon the indispensable gifts and expertise of our lay sisters and brothers. Continue reading
Message from Archbishop Hebda: Moving Forward Together
At this year’s Vigil of Pentecost, I will be formally announcing that our archdiocese will be embarking on a synod, our first since 1939. A synod is a formal representative assembly designed to help a bishop in his shepherding of the local Church. It is my hope that the process outlined in these pages, involving every parish in our archdiocese, will help us over the next two years to draw on the gifts that have bestowed in such abundance on the faithful of this archdiocese to discern and establish clear pastoral priorities in a way that will both promote greater unity and lead us to a more vigorous proclamation of Jesus’ good news. Continue reading