Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis:
Effective October 21, 2024
Reverend Tim Tran, assigned as temporary parochial administrator of the Church of Saint Stephen in Anoka, while the current Pastor, Reverend Jon Bennet Tran, is on sabbatical. Father Tran has been serving as parochial vicar of the same parish.
Reverend Minh Vu, assigned as temporary parochial administrator of the Church of Saint Columba in Saint Paul, while the current Pastor, Reverend Hoan Nguyen, is on sabbatical. This is in addition to his current assignment as pastor of the Church of Saint Adalbert in Saint Paul.
Effective November 1, 2024
Reverend Brian Lynch, assigned as pastor of the Church of Saint Agatha in Coates. This is in addition to his assignment as chaplain to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. Father Lynch replaces Father Richard Mahoney, a retired priest of the Archdiocese who has served the parish as parochial administrator since 2003.
Effective November 24, 2024
Deacon Jim DeShane, granted the status of a retired deacon. Deacon Deshane has served the Archdiocese since his ordination in 2003, most recently at the Church of Christ the King in Minneapolis.
Effective December 1, 2024
Reverend Sean Magnuson, assigned as parochial vicar of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Edina. Father Magnuson is returning to the Archdiocese after serving as a military chaplain since 2009.
