Announcements

How to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

At least 41,000 people have died, and millions have been left without a home and a livelihood following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on early February 6. You can help through your prayers and by offering support through these organizations.

St. Patrick’s Day Dispensation

A general dispensation has been granted by Archbishop Hebda from the obligation of abstinence from meat on Friday, March 17, 2023, the Memorial of Saint Patrick. Those taking advantage of the dispensation, however, are exhorted to undertake a work of charity, an exercise of piety, or an act of comparable penance on some other occasion during the Third Week of Lent.

Victoria Newcome Johnson Steps Down as Ombudsperson, Julie Craven Named as Replacement  

From the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Twin Cities attorney Victoria Newcome Johnson recently announced she is stepping down from her position as ombudsperson for clerical sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis – a role in which Victoria has served since May of 2020.

International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking to be Observed with Focus on Human Dignity

URGENT: Archbishop Asks Faithful to Oppose PRO Act

From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Our most vulnerable sisters and brothers need our help RIGHT NOW. The Minnesota Senate is expected to vote as soon as this week on what’s called the “PRO Act.” Essentially, it’s a bill that works to enshrine into law an abortion regime that disregards prenatal life.

TAKE ACTION NOW: Urge MN Senate to vote NO on abortion bill

Minnesota Catholic Conference: Time is running out! Encourage your Senator to vote NO on the PRO Act

Urge Your Legislators to Vote No on the PRO Act (H.F. 1 / S.F. 1)

The Minnesota State House and Senate are fast-tracking a bill that would further enshrine abortion into our state law and disregard the dignity of human life. Urge your legislators to vote no on the PRO Act (H.F. 1 / S.F. 1).

Statement Regarding Martin Jaques

From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Martin Jaques was ordained a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in 2000. In May 2022, he was temporarily removed from ministry due to an allegation of offensive conduct with a minor in the early 2000s.

Pope Francis Names Rev. Michael John Izen Next Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Pope Francis this morning named Father Michael John Izen, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, assigning him the titular see of Newport.  

Memorial Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda invites the faithful of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and all people of good will to join him for a special Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Statements Regarding the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

From Archbishop Hebda: United in prayer with Pope Francis and the shepherds and faithful of the Universal Church, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis mourns the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a faithful servant of Christ and his Church.

Statement Regarding Bishop-elect Patrick Neary, CSC

From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: It is with Advent joy and gratitude to Pope Francis that I congratulate Bishop-elect Patrick Neary, C.S.C., on his appointment as the next bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud.

Archbishop Hebda Invites All to Participate in Giving Tree

On the 30th anniversary of the Giving Tree by Catholic Charities, Archbishop Hebda extended a video invitation for all to join in supporting our neighbors in need at the Giving Tree at the Mall of America, December 17 & 18.

Bishop Chairman Addresses Senate Vote on the Respect for Marriage Act

Appointments – November 24, 2022

Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Williams Invite All the Faithful to Read the Pastoral Letter, You Will Be My Witnesses

Archbishop Hebda Releases Video Encouraging the Faithful to Vote November 8

Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro Life Chairman on Church’s Teaching in Light of President’s Commitment to Codify a National Right to Abortion

Last week, President Biden stated that his top legislative priority after the midterm elections will be codifying a national right to abortion. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following response emphasizing the teaching of the Catholic Church on upholding the dignity of human life.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Taking Place November 19-20

On the weekend of November 19-20, parishes will be taking a collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Founded in 1970 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, CCHD aids domestic anti-poverty organizations that support community and economic development programs nationally and locally.

Appointments – October 13, 2022

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