Announcements

Archdiocese to take up collection for hurricane relief

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is joining a nationwide effort by U.S. bishops to provide relief to those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona. Archbishop Bernard Hebda is asking all parishes in the archdiocese to take up an emergency collection on or near the weekend of Oct. 8 and 9.

Election Statement from the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota

Catholics are called to be faithful citizens and to infuse public life with the values necessary to protect human dignity, combat injustice, and promote the common good.

Appointments – September 29, 2022

Archdiocese Launches New Concierge Service for Clergy, Parish and School Staff

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis today launched a new concierge service to more effectively and efficiently assist and support clergy, parish and school staff and those working at Catholic entities in the Archdiocese.

Statement Regarding Reverend Michael Ince

From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received an allegation that the Rev. Michael Ince abused a minor in the 1980s.

U.S. Bishops Release National Synthesis Outlining Common Themes Raised in Synod Listening Sessions

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America. The synthesis marks the completion of the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.

Appointments – August 25, 2022

Prayers, action urged worldwide during Season of Creation

New Mass Class Series on Practicing Catholic Show

Listen to Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio 1330AM or your favorite podcast provider for this new monthly series breaking down each component of the Mass, led by Fr. Tom Margevičius, the Archdiocese’s Director of Worship.

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Shares Statement from Catholic Co-Chairman of National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue: “Catholics in the United States Stand in Solidarity with Our Muslim Neighbors”

Appointments – August 11, 2022

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

Experience The Chair

See our beautiful Cathedral of Saint Paul as you have never before seen it. The 21-minute episode of The Chair, produced by DeSales Media, chronicles the history of our local Church from our humble, frontier beginnings to today. Archbishop Hebda and Father John Ubel are among those featured.

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Responds to Executive Order Facilitating Abortion

On Wednesday, the President of the United States signed an executive order facilitating abortion, the second such action from President Biden in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

Appointments – July 28, 2022

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

Archdiocese Names First Director of Office of Mission Advancement

From the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis: The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has hired its first Director of Mission Advancement, Jean Houghton. Currently serving as President of the Aim Higher Foundation, Houghton will lead the new office beginning September 6, 2022. 

Bishop Chairmen Condemn Harmful Regulations Forcing Gender Ideology and Potentially Abortion on Health Care Workers and Religious Hospitals

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued proposed revisions to its regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which would force health care workers to perform gender transition procedures, require health insurance issuers to cover them, and entertain a mandate to perform elective abortions.

Watch Live: Building Dedication at 777 Forest Street

Please join Archbishop Hebda Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. to honor the generous donation by James and Florence Trainor that enabled the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to purchase 777 Forest Street. Archbishop Hebda will be joined by the Trainors' extended family as we express our gratitude and dedicate the building. Watch the livestream here.

Appointments – July 14, 2022

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

Catholic Center staff identify, adopt five core values

Statement Regarding Bishop Chad Zielinski Being Named Bishop of New Ulm 

From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda:  Today’s announcement that Bishop Chad Zielinski has been appointed the next bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm is wonderful news for the Catholic Church in Minnesota.

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