His Excellency, the Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt, has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Effective January 14, 2013

Reverend Jonathan Shelley, granted an extension of his sabbatical until March 31, 2013.

Effective January 18, 2013

Reverend Allen Kuss, granted the faculties of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for the duration of his assignment at the Saint Paul Seminary.

Effective February 25, 2013

Deacon Glenn Skuta, appointed “ad nutum episcopi” to exercise the ministry of a permanent deacon at the Church of Saint Rose of Lima of Rosetown, Minnesota, and the Church of Corpus Christi of Saint Paul.

Deacon Michael Humbert, appointed “ad nutum episcopi” to exercise the ministry of a permanent deacon at the Church of the Guardian Angels of Oakdale, Minnesota.