MINNESOTA
KSTP
By: Jennie Lissarrague
Minnesota Catholics are invited to weigh in on what qualities they are looking for in the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda, who has been the archdiocese’s apostolic administrator since the resignation of Archbishop John Nienstedt in June, is asking for input on the strengths and challenges of the archdiocese. A series of listening sessions will take place in October and November.
Hebda says the meetings are an opportunity for the local church to help Pope Francis make the decision about the next archbishop. He also said the listening sessions are a reminder for people to be praying about the process and for the right leader.
It’s not known when Pope Francis will appoint a new archbishop to the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and few people will know about the decision before the Vatican officially announces it.
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