The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (“Oblates”) recently disclosed a list of priests who the Oblates have determined to be credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor.  Several of the priests on the Oblates’ list at some point served … Continue reading

From Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Today, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced the resignation of Archbishop John Nienstedt and Auxiliary Bishop Lee Piche from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and … Continue reading

From Bishop Lee A. Piché, Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis The people of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis need healing and hope. I was getting in the way of that, and so I had to resign. … Continue reading

From Archbishop John C. Nienstedt, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis In order to give the Archdiocese a new beginning amidst the many challenges we face, I have submitted my resignation as Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to our … Continue reading

From Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Today, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis was served with civil and criminal complaints, charging that the corporation failed to protect children in the 2012 case involving … Continue reading

From Judge Tim O’Malley, Director of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment I want to offer a few comments about the criminal and civil charges filed today. We have the utmost respect for Ramsey County Attorney John Choi, his office, and … Continue reading

From Archbishop John Nienstedt, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received a credible allegation that the Rev. Gerald Dvorak, pastor of St. Peter in Richfield, sexually abused a minor in the 1970s. … Continue reading

People with sexual abuse claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis should file their claims by Aug. 3 in order to be part of the archdiocese’s Chapter 11 Reorganization settlement, Judge Robert Kressel ruled April 16. Richard Anderson, … Continue reading

Congratulations to Father Michael Tix, who was named recipient of the National Catholic Education Association’s (NCEA) Distinguished Pastor Award! For 2015, only twelve pastors were chosen for this award from across the United States. Each diocese is able to nominate … Continue reading

From Archbishop John Nienstedt, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis This weekend, Rev. William Stolzman returned to public ministry as a retired priest who celebrates Masses on a fill-in basis. In 2008, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis received … Continue reading

From Father Charles V. Lachowitzer, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia We are pleased to announce that Tom Halden has been named as the new Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, effective May 6. … Continue reading

From Archbishop John Nienstedt, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis I have been informed by the Holy See that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has dismissed Curtis Wehmeyer from the clerical state. The effect of this decision is that Wehmeyer … Continue reading

From Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop Jeff Anderson and Associates has posted on its website information about Notices of Claims served on the Archdiocese. A Notice of Claim is not the same as a lawsuit, but puts the receiving party … Continue reading

From Archbishop John Nienstedt, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Today, we are disclosing the names and assignment histories of four men who have substantiated claims against them of sexually abusing a minor while they were assigned as priests or, … Continue reading

From Archbishop John Nienstedt As part of the Chapter 11 Reorganization filing on January 16, 2015, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis submitted to the bankruptcy court a schedule of its assets and creditors. This disclosure is part of … Continue reading

From Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis In 2008, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis received an allegation that the Rev. William Stolzman sexually abused a minor in the 1970s. Law enforcement investigated and … Continue reading

From Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Cozzens Rev. Paul Moudry has resigned as pastor of the Church of Saint Margaret Mary in Golden Valley. Rev. Moudry has been on a voluntary leave of absence from priestly ministry since November 2013. Over the … Continue reading