June 14, 2019 – From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: I found great encouragement in the actions taken this week by the bishops of the United States. There was overwhelming support for the measures taken to make sure that structures are in place to hold bishops accountable for their actions, structures that call upon the indispensable gifts and expertise of our lay sisters and brothers. Continue reading
News & Events
Statement Regarding Rev. Lawrence (Larry) Johnson
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– Reverend Lawrence Johnson – a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis who had voluntarily withdrawn from all ministry in 2014 has been authorized to return to public ministry in the Archdiocese.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
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
