February 7, 2019 – Reverend Lawrence Johnson – a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis who had voluntarily withdrawn from all ministry in 2014 has been authorized to return to public ministry in the Archdiocese. Continue reading
News & Events
Sixth Report by the Archdiocese on its Status and Progress of Implementation of the Settlement Agreement
January 10, 2019 – This morning, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office appeared at its scheduled, periodic hearing in Ramsey County Court before Judge Teresa R. Warner. At that time, the Archdiocese filed its sixth semi-annual Report with the Court setting forth its substantial compliance with the Settlement Agreement. Continue reading
Documents Posted: Second Independent, External Audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Policies and Procedures
January 9, 2019 – A second independent, external audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment policies and procedures was conducted and it found that the Archdiocese is in substantial compliance with the Ramsey County Settlement Agreement. Continue reading
Letter from Archbishop Hebda Regarding Bishop Accountability, Survivor Outreach (in English & Spanish)
December 14, 2018 – From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: “Many of you have reminded me that our Church needs to face today’s challenges with more direct action. Changes must be made that will prevent regression to old ways. I am taking additional steps in this Archdiocese to change the culture that fostered the clergy abuse crisis.” Continue reading
Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens React to Delay of Votes on USCCB Reform Measures
November 13, 2018 – From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: “I was stunned by the news but am confident that it will not lessen the US bishops’ resolve to bring about meaningful reform.” Continue reading
