MINNESOTA
KSTP
Dave Aeikens
Bernard Hebda will stay as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Pope Francis on Thursday morning appointed Hebda, who has been Apostolic Administrator of the archdiocese since June 15, according to a news release from the archdiocese.
Hebda, who had been a Coadjutor Archbishop in New Jersey, came to Minnesota after the resignation of Archbishop John Nienstedt after criticism of how the archdiocese handled allegations of sexual abuse by priests.
Hebda’s installation Mass is planned for 2 p.m. May 13 at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
When Hebda arrived he had to rebuild trust among those he served. He conducted his first mass in July and he met with the priests in Minnesota.
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