From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: Father Timothy Dolan has been authorized to return to ministry in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Continue reading
News & Events
Additional Statement Regarding David Haas
July 8, 2020 — From Tim O’Malley: Since my June 16, 2020 statement, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has received additional reports from women in different parts of the country alleging that David Haas engaged in inappropriate conduct with them in the 1980s, when the women were young adults. Continue reading
Thomas Johnson Steps Down as Ombudsperson, Replacement Named
May 19, 2020 — Twin Cities attorney Thomas L. Johnson recently announced he is stepping down from his position as ombudsperson for clerical sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis – a role in which Tom has served since January of 2018. The former Hennepin County Attorney cited health challenges as the reason for his decision. Continue reading
Documents Posted: Third Independent, External Audit of the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Policies and Procedures
January 28, 2020 – A third and final 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
Archdiocese Commits to Further Action Following Fulfillment of Ramsey County Settlement Agreement
January 28, 2020 – Ramsey County District Court Judge Teresa Warner today discharged the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from Court oversight of its safe environment policies, practices and procedures. Continue reading