Minneapolis, Minn., Aug 21, 2019 / 03:00 am
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St Paul and Minneapolis reflected in a recent interview on several major milestones: his 60th birthday, 30 years as a priest, and 10 years as a bishop.
In an interview with the Catholic Spirit, the archbishop emphasized the importance of a pastoral heart in the priestly vocation.
"Being a pastor of a diocese is a little bit like being a pastor of a parish. It's the same desires that you have for being able to make Christ known, being able to serve people, being able to bring the presence of Christ not only through the sacraments but also through God's word," he said.
The archbishop celebrated Mass on July 1 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in honor of the 30th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Hebda will also commemorate his 60th birthday on September 3, and 10 years of being a bishop on December 1.