Tag: Archbishop Bernard Hebda
Chancellor’s experience, canon law study on handling clergy sexual abuse gain national attention
Susan Mulheron, chancellor for Canonical Affairs for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, is gaining national attention with her experience and study of the clergy sexual abuse crisis in light of canon law.
Archbishop Hebda, other faith leaders join Governor Walz in addressing federal shutdown
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis joined about a dozen other faith leaders, as well as Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and other state officials at a Jan. 15 news conference at the State Capitol on the impact the longest federal government shutdown in history was having on Minnesotans, especially vulnerable populations dependent on federal services.
Lay Advisory Board to help promote healing, renewed sense of mission
Recognizing the many gifts the laity bring to the Church, Archbishop Bernard Hebda is forming a Lay Advisory Board to meet with him quarterly, helping him promote healing and a renewed sense of mission in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Newspapers examine U.S. bishops’ responses to abuse allegations
The Boston Globe and the Philadelphia Inquirer newspapers teamed up for an article published in both daily papers Nov. 4 that examined ways it said the U.S. bishops have failed to police themselves even since their 2002 gathering in Dallas about clergy sex abuse when they “promised that the church’s days of concealment and inaction were over.”
Bishop removed from governance of Memphis, administrator named
Archbishop Hebda was co-leader of June apostolic visitation investigating complaints.
Rosary maker grows his own beads
For most of his life, August Bueltel of Savage rarely held a rosary.
Archbishop speaks of ‘Minneapolis Miracle,’ acts of charity at Catholic schools Mass
Speaking to more than 12,000 Catholic school students at US Bank Stadium Oct. 10, Archbishop Bernard Hebda explained that the “Minneapolis Miracle” really was the result of practice.
New seminary rector brings ‘very unique gifts’
Father Joseph Taphorn will be building on two decades of rich priestly experience when he assumes the role of rector of the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in January.
MLK celebration calls Christians to confront racism
More than 100 Christians and local church leaders gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis May 11 to hear a scriptural vision of race amid the modern challenges of racism in society.
New seminary rector recalled to home diocese
Msgr. Thomas Richter, who since January has been preparing to transition to the role of rector at the St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, has been recalled to his home Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota, Archbishop Bernard Hebda announced April 4.
Family’s search for faith brings them to Catholic Church
When Dalton Renteria visited the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul for the first time Feb. 18, he was struck by the large crucifix behind the altar.
Catholic parishes, schools gearing up for Super Bowl
Those plans include participation in one of the more than 30 events during the weeks before the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Other parishes and schools have their own events, and a couple of downtown Minneapolis parishes have adjusted Mass schedules to accommodate visitors.
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