Announcements

Appointments – March 24, 2022

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

COVID-19 Restrictions to be Lifted April 1

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tracking COVID pandemic trends, now classify the Twin Cities area with a Community Level Risk of “Low.” It is still important be fully vaccinated, practice good hygiene, keep indoor spaces well ventilated, and (when showing symptoms) isolate and get tested. However, urging all to wear masks, keep social distance, and avoid large gatherings is no longer required. Consequently, as of Friday, April 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is rescinding all pandemic restrictions for liturgical celebrations.  

Watch Livestream of Pope Francis’ Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

On Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will preside at the Celebration of Penance in Saint Peter's Basilica in which he will consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. EWTN will broadcast this event live at 11 a.m. Central. Watch the livestream in English and Spanish.

Local Holy Hour and Consecration of Ukraine and Russia  

Archbishop Bernard Hebda invites the faithful of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, priests, deacons, consecrated women and men and all people of good will to join him and Bishop Joseph Williams at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 25 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul for a special Holy Hour and Consecration.

Solemnity of the Annunciation

Friday, March 25 is the solemnity of the Annunciation — an important feast day — so there is no obligation to abstain from meat that day. Find out more about this solemnity.

Appointments – March 10, 2022

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Archbishop Grants Dispensation Under Certain Conditions for Evening Prior to Solemnity of Saint Joseph

Archbishop Hebda has granted a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence of meat the evening of  Friday, March 18, for those who begin their celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary (March 19) that evening under the following conditions.

Bishop Chairmen Commend Life-Affirming Provisions in Budget Agreement

“We applaud Congress for including provisions in the omnibus appropriations package that uphold the sacred dignity of human life and will support and assist many vulnerable people here and abroad."

Helping Ukraine

Because the situation in Ukraine is so fluid, one of the fastest and best ways to contribute is directly to Catholic Relief Services (CRS), which has teams on the ground. Funds directed to Ukraine will go there.

Bishop Chairman Urges Continued Prayer and Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine and Surrounding Countries

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace offered the following statement.

Lenten Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence

Ash Wednesday is on March 2, 2022. Here are the Church regulations for fasting and abstinence during Lent.

U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Ukraine.

Appointments – January 27, 2022

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States legalized abortion nationwide in its decision on Roe v. Wade. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called on the faithful to “pray, fast, and work for the day when the gift of every human life is protected in law and welcomed in love” on the anniversary of the court’s decision.

Appointments – January 13, 2022

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Emergency Collection for Recent Tornado Damage

Archbishop Hebda has asked all archdiocesan parishes to take an emergency collection to help those suffering from the devastation of tornados in the United States.

Pope Francis Names Rev. Joseph Williams Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

From the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: Pope Francis this morning named Father Joseph Williams, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Archbishop Hebda urges facemasks, other renewed measures against COVID-19

Faith Groups Say the Build Back Better Act Would Exclude Faith-Based Child Care and Pre-Kindergarten Providers

Two bishop chairmen on behalf of their committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have cosigned a coalition letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ranking Member Richard Burr (R-NC) with other faith groups raising urgent concerns that the Build Back Better Act’s (BBBA) child care and universal pre-kindergarten programs would exclude faith-based providers.

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on Supreme Court’s Dobbs Case

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, on the Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks. The question before the Court is whether all pre-viability bans on elective abortions are unconstitutional.

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