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Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis

Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace following sentencing of Derek Chauvin

Jun 27, 2021

By CNA Staff

The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis prayed for peace and called for racial reconciliation on Friday to the sentencing of Derek... Read more

A protester argues with a Minnesota State Patrol outside the Brooklyn Center Police Station after a police officer shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minn., April 12, 2021. Credit: Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images.

St Paul-Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace, caution after Daunte Wright shooting

Apr 12, 2021

On Monday, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis prayed for all parties involved in the police shooting of... Read more

Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis  Credit: Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis

Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace as trial of Derek Chauvin begins

Mar 8, 2021

The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged peace and prayer before the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces... Read more

Archbishop Bernard Hebda.

Archbishop Hebda: Minnesota priest’s coronavirus homily ‘inappropriate’

Sep 23, 2020

The Archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis has said that priests should not “present medical or scientific speculation” in their homilies, in... Read more

Faith leaders pray June 2 at the spot where George Floyd died.

Minneapolis archbishop, priests join in prayerful George Floyd protest

Jun 2, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Minneapolis clergy, including Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis, participated in a silent walking protest Tuesday afternoon to the spot... Read more

RIP George has been painted on a wall after a night of protests and violence on May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

After death of George Floyd, Minnesota Catholics pray for justice

May 29, 2020

By JD Flynn

While rioters and looters took to the streets, and parts of Minneapolis burned, some Minnesota Catholics called for justice, for... Read more

Archbishop Bernard Hebda speaks to reporters May 21.

Archbishop Hebda: Catholics ‘depend on the Eucharist,’ and Masses will resume

May 21, 2020

By JD Flynn

The day after announcing that parishes in Minnesota can ignore a statewide order on religious gatherings, the Archbishop of St.... Read more

Archbishop Bernie Hebda.

Hebda 'confounded' by 'Abortion Providers Appreciation Day' celebrations

Mar 10, 2020

By JD Flynn

The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul both celebrated March 10 as “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day.” Minnesota’s archbishop said... Read more

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Archbishop Hebda warns priests against voting in Super Tuesday primary

Feb 27, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic priests in Minnesota have been advised not to vote in the state’s March 3 Super Tuesday presidential primary, because... Read more

St. Paul’s Cathedral in Minnesota.

Minnesota abuse survivors to speak at 'restorative justice' conference

Jan 22, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is set to open a conference for survivors of clerical sexual abuse on... Read more

St. Paul’s Cathedral in Minnesota.

As Minnesota synod begins, archbishop says Church is listening

Sep 25, 2019

The Catholic Church in Saint Paul and Minneapolis has begun a series of “prayer and listening events” to help prepare... Read more

The Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to work with lay advisory board

Mar 27, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

The Archdiocese of of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is organizing a lay advisory board aimed at bringing input and suggestions... Read more

The Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Minn. archbishop announces moves to end culture fostering clergy abuse

Dec 14, 2018

Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis announced Friday several changes meant “to change the culture that fostered the... Read more

The Cathedral of Saint Paul in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Minn. archbishop affirms abuse victims' courage as settlement approved

Sep 26, 2018

At a hearing in US bankruptcy court Tuesday, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis told clergy abuse victims... Read more

The Cathedral of Saint Paul in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Minn. archbishop: No plans for parish appeals to fund abuse settlement

Jun 28, 2018

Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis said Wednesday there are no plans for additional parish appeals to fund... Read more

Screenshot: Archbishop Hebda speaking at a May 31 press conference.

Minn. archbishop hopeful that abuse settlement will help bring healing

May 31, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Announcing a $210 million agreement with sexual abuse victims, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis said he hopes... Read more