Religion and Faith

June 16, 2015 7:05 PM

Temporary archdiocese caretaker to say Mass for priests Wednesday

Priests are eager to hear from Archbishop Bernard Hebda, the temporary apostolic administrator for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He will hold a Mass in Rochester Wednesday.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 15, 2015 6:31 PM

Nienstedt's resignation could boost church donations

Many parishes are struggling financially because parishioners are giving less out of anger with church leaders. Archbishop John Nienstedt's decision to step down could encourage Catholics to give.

by Martin Moylan

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June 15, 2015 5:39 PM

Profile: Archbishop Bernard Hebda, temporary caretaker of the Twin Cities archdiocese

Hebda will take on all responsibilities of leading the archdiocese following Nienstedt's resignation. He will fill the role until Pope Francis appoints a new, permanent archbishop.

by Tom Scheck and Jon Collins

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June 15, 2015 12:52 PM

The latest reaction on Nienstedt resignation

MPR News' Tom Weber gets more reaction to the news and gives an update on this developing story.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 15, 2015 11:57 AM

Religion reporters, victim advocate react to Nienstedt resignation

Listen to reporters and other experts react to today's news.

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June 15, 2015 11:44 AM

Nienstedt resigns in cover-up scandal

Nienstedt and Auxiliary Bishop Lee Piche resigned Monday after prosecutors charged the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis with having failed to protect children from a pedophile priest.

by Tom Scheck, Madeleine Baran and Jon Collins

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June 10, 2015 7:44 AM

Pope creates tribunal to hear bishop child abuse cases

The move marks the biggest step yet the Vatican has taken to hold bishops accountable.

by The Associated Press

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June 8, 2015 7:34 AM

Following archdiocese charges, Twin Cities Catholics hope for change

Others say the charges would not have been necessary had church officials handled abuse allegations properly.

by Matt Sepic

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June 3, 2015 5:15 PM

Twin Cities Hindu temple grows on faith, family

Sixteen years ago, Satya Balroop started a Hindu temple in her suburban Twin Cities living room. The small but growing congregation now calls a former Lutheran church home.

by Nikki Tundel

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June 3, 2015 2:00 PM

Photos: Fulfilling a promise by building a new home for worship

After nearly 15 years of worshiping in a refurbished two-car garage, a Farmington, Minn., Hindu community is finally at home in a former Lutheran church.

by Nikki Tundel

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