Read Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s Promulgation of the Policy Compendium for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The policies and procedures contained in this online Policy Compendium are considered particular law for the Archdiocese. The contents of the Policy Compendium are binding, according to their subject matter and as applicable, on the following: clergy, members of institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life, and laity, as well as all parishes, Catholic schools, and institutions identified as Catholic by the Archdiocese.
All prior Archdiocesan laws (“Clergy Bulletins”), policies, and procedures that conflict with the contents of the Policy Compendium are abrogated and customs that conflict with the Policy Compendium are suppressed. All universal law of the Church, particular law issued by the United States Episcopal Conference, and local policies or procedures retain force unless legitimately superseded by Archdiocesan law.
Please note: The policies below are particular to the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. To view Complementary Norms approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and applicable to dioceses throughout the United States, please visit the USCCB website.
Policy Categories
00 Definitions for Archdiocesan Policies
100 Ministerial Standards/Safe Environment
- 101 – Background Check – Archdiocese – 9/29/2016
- 102 – Background Check – Model Policy for Schools & Parishes – 9/29/2016
- 103 – Ministerial Review Board – 11/22/2016
- 104 – Code of Conduct for Clergy – 12/2016
- 105 – Code of Conduct for Church Personnel – 12/2016
- 106 – Code of Conduct for Adult Volunteers Who Interact with Minors or Vulnerable Adults – 12/2016
- 107 – Code of Conduct for Youth Employees and Youth Volunteers Who Interact with Children, Other Youth or Vulnerable Adults – 6/2015
- 108 – Reporting Wrongdoing – “Whistleblower” Protection Policy – 2/22/2024
- 109 – Handling Evidence Policy – 12/9/2016
- 110 – Sexual Abuse Policy – 12/15/2016
- 111 – Sex Offender Policy – 4/5/2022
- 112 – Addressing Allegations of Misconduct against an Archbishop or Bishop – 4/5/2022
200 Administration
- 201 – Acceptable Use and Responsibility Policy for Electronic Communications – 12/15/2016
- 202 – Employee Handbook (Employees of the Archdiocese) – 8/1/2024
- 203 – Employee Handbook (Parishes and Parish or Regional Schools) – 5/6/2020
- 204 – Records Retention Policy – 10/15/2025
- 205 – Qualifications for Selecting Speakers, Recipients of Award, Honors or Designations, and Exhibitors and Vendors – 11/8/2019
- 206 – Sale, Purchase, and Lease of Parish Property – 10/15/2025
- 207 – Parish Finance Council Requirements – 12/27/2024
- 209 – Parish Pastoral Council Requirements – 11/16/2018
- 210 – Litigation Hold Policy For Archdiocese – 10/18/2018
- 211 – Litigation Hold – Model Policy For Parishes – 11/9/2018
- 212 – Parish Trustees – 11/27/2018
- 213 – Parish Cemeteries and Columbaria – 10/11/2019
- 215 – Employment Review Board (Archdiocese, Parishes, and Schools) – 9/10/2019
- 216 – Required Approvals for Parish Corporate Actions (Proxies) – 1/14/2025
- 217 – Archdiocesan Gift Acceptance Policy – 3/7/2023
300 Clergy
- 301 – Regulations for Visiting Clergy – 10/30/2016
- 302 – Clergy Records Policy – 12/14/2016
- 303 – Comprehensive Assignment Board – 9/10/2009
- 304 – Incardination of Priests – 7/6/2012
- 305 – Pagella – Faculties for Deacons – 5/4/2011
- 306 – Pagella – Faculties for Priests – 5/26/2011
- 307 – Permanent Deacons – Clerical Dress and Means of Address – 11/11/2009
- 308 – Permanent Deacons – Incardination and Excardination – 1/29/2013
- 309 – Permanent Deacons – Regulations for the Ministry of a Permanent Deacon – 1/29/2013
- 310 – Priest Sabbatical – 1/30/2017
- 311 – Regional Vicars and Regional Vicariates – 12/29/2017
- 312 – Term Limits for Pastors – 4/10/2011
- 313 – Vacations for Priests – 8/7/1989
- 314 – Priestly Residence – Model Policy for Parishes
- 316 – Residence Policy – For Priests and Seminarians – 8/9/2021
- 317 – Deans – Role and Responsibility – 3/21/2025
- 318 – Deanery Structure Policy – 12/29/2017
- 319 – International Clergy – 7/1/2025
400 Finance
- 401 – Mass Stipends – 6/6/1989
- 403 – Parish Assessment Policy – 2/12/2024
- 404 – Clergy Compensation Policy – 2/28/2024
- 405 – Annual Representation Letter – 7/20/2022
- 406 – Audit, Review, and Agreed Upon Procedure Policy – 3/14/2024
- 407 – Parish Financial Requirements – 1/14/2025
500 Sacraments
- 501 – Baptism – 11/10/2011
- 502 – Christmas Eve – Time for Masses – 11/12/2009
- 503 – Confirmation – 11/10/2011
- 504 – Confirmation – Priest as Minister – 4/11/2011
- 505 – Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion – 4/9/2013
- 506 – Frequency of the Celebration of Mass – 4/10/2011
- 507 – Marriage – Celebration, Dispensations, Permissions – 4/18/2012
- 508 – Marriage – Preparation Procedure and Requirements – 9/30/2006
- 509 – Penance/Reconciliation and First Holy Communion – Regulations for Celebration – 11/10/2011
600 Catholic Education
- 601 – Significant Change to Existing Catholic Schools – 10/10/2018
- 602 – Policy for the Establishment of New Catholic Schools – 10/10/2018
700 Spanish (Pólizas)
- 701 – Baptism – 11/10/2011
- 702 – Confirmation – 11/10/2011
- 703 – Code of Conduct for Youth Volunteers – 6/2015
- 704 – Code of Conduct for Adult Volunteers – 12/2016
- 706 – Marriage – Celebration, Dispensations, Permissions – 4/18/2012
- 707 – Marriage – Preparation Procedure and Requirements – 9/30/2006
- 708 – Penance/Reconciliation and First Holy Communion – Regulations for Celebration – 11/10/2011
- 709 – Code of Conduct for Clergy – 12/2016
- 710 – Code of Conduct for Church Personnel – 12/2016
