Announcements

Statement Regarding Allegations Against Father Wenthe

February 25, 2011

February 25, 2011 - I was deeply saddened to learn of the arrest last Thursday of Father Christopher Wenthe, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, on allegations of criminal sexual conduct between Father Wenthe and an adult woman more than five years ago.

Official Announcement: Deacon Martin Kelly Shanahan

June 26, 2009

Reverend Lee Piché Named Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

May 27, 2009

May 27, 2009 - The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the Reverend Lee Piché as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Bishop John C. Nienstedt Named Coadjutor Archbishop of Archdiocese

April 24, 2008

April 24, 2008 - Pope Benedict XVI today named Bishop John C. Nienstedt of New Ulm as Coadjutor Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Auxiliary Bishop Richard E. Pates Named Bishop of Des Moines

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008 - The Vatican today announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Richard E. Pates, current auxiliary bishop of The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa.