archbishop bernard hebda Archives

U.S. Bishop Hoeppner resigns after Vatican probe into cover-up

Apr 13, 2021

Pope Francis asked a bishop in the U.S. state of Minnesota to resign after he was investigated by the Vatican for allegedly interfering with past investigations into clergy sexual abuse, officials said Tuesday.

By Associated Press

Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial

Mar 9, 2021

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis prayed March 6 for peace and justice in the upcoming trial of a white former city police officer in death of George Floyd, an African American, while in police custody.

By Joe Ruff

Hebda: Pro-life advocates are ‘on right side’ of battle that is ‘Lord’s battle’

Jan 26, 2021

he men and women gathered Jan. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul were not alone in their prayers to end abortion, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda said at the annual Prayer Service for Life, which took place ahead of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life virtual march.

By Maria Wiering

To end sin of racism, seek reconciliation with God, each other, says priest

Dec 13, 2020

Opening a prayer service held in penance for the sin of racism and to promote racial justice, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis said the faithful lament together the stark reality of racism in the world.

By Barb Umberger

Bishops: Pope’s civil union remarks won’t change teaching on marriage

Oct 23, 2020

Pope Francis’s expression of openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights does not change church teaching on marriage as being between one woman and one man, said several U.S. bishops and dioceses.

By Dennis Sadowski

Newly ordained priests called to give the world love and the mercy of God

Jun 11, 2020

Precautions against spreading the novel coronavirus didn’t dampen the spirits of five men ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Arlington, nor their families and friends.

By Zoey Maraist

Floyd’s death demands examination of conscience, Archbishop Hebda says

Jun 6, 2020

Amid the turmoil following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda said the Catholic Church must proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus’ love for all people, as well as its teaching on the dignity of human life.

By Maria Wiering

Minnesota archbishop calls on Holy Spirit amid civil unrest, pandemic

Jun 3, 2020

Calling on faith in the Holy Spirit’s presence amid civil unrest and a global pandemic, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis celebrated Pentecost May 31 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul.

By Joe Ruff