Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

09/09/2026

🎁 As a gift from Archbishop Bernard Hebda, we are pleased to provide the “Treasury of Catholic Prayers” to Catholic school students in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

This beautifully illustrated prayer book is designed to support our students as they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, deepen their love for the Catholic faith, and participate more fully in the sacramental life of the Church.

“I entrust this book to you in the hope that it may help you to pray often and pray well.” – Archbishop Hebda

🙏 Learn more about the prayer book: https://spmcatholicschools.org/prayer-book/

09/04/2026

We are so grateful for the time and dedication of the leaders and educators from 13 of our Catholic schools who participated in the recent training we hosted on Multi-Tiered System of Supports with Ellen Grossman. We are committed to finding ways to serve all students, regardless of ability, with compassion and excellence, and ensure they are fully welcomed and supported in our Catholic schools. ✝🏫

Read more about the training: https://spmcatholicschools.org/new-training-for-special-learning-needs-in-catholic-schools/

All Saints Catholic School
Ave Maria Academy
Divine Mercy Catholic School
Hill-Murray School
Immaculate Conception Church
Nativity of Our Lord School
St Charles Borromeo School - Minneapolis
Saint Helena Catholic School
St. John the Baptist Catholic School-Vermillion
Saint Joseph Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School and Preschool - Prior Lake, MN
St. Vincent de Paul School - Brooklyn Park, MN
Transfiguration Catholic Church & School, Oakdale, MN

The training used a framework called Multi-Tiered System of Supports and was the first major initiative from an Archdiocesan commission.

08/27/2026

Archbishop Bernard Hebda, center, blesses two trees and a plaque in memory of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, who died during a shooting at Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, 2025. The archbishop's blessing on Aug. 27 took place at the Archdiocese Catholic Center in St. Paul, Minn., headquarters of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. At left is Deacon Kevin Conneely, who was inside Annunciation church when the shooting took place. At right is Deacon Joe Michalak, who works in the Office of Discipleship and Evangelization for the Archdiocese.

08/27/2026

💙💚Today we join in remembering the precious lives of Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, and all those impacted by the tragedy on August 27, 2025, at Annunciation Church and School. Please continue to pray for the Annunciation community, that they experience the healing love of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace and the Divine Teacher.



Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN

08/24/2026

🍎 New teachers hired at our Catholic schools recently had the opportunity to gather for a two-day training at the University of St. Thomas. ✝️Teaching in a Catholic School 101 ✝️ allowed time for new teachers to gain practical insights and skills for their classroom while connecting in meaningful ways. We covered classroom management; lesson planning; and teacher as a formator, colleague and partner with parents.

We pray that all new teachers may grow in their vocation and lead their students to know, love and serve the Lord while helping to prepare them for life. 🙏🏼

08/07/2026

Welcome, new Catholic school leaders! 🌟

This week, we hosted new heads of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis at our annual orientation, where they learned how they’re a key part of the Archbishop’s vision for Catholic education and received the tools to advance this mission in their Catholic schools. We are eager to see the fruits of their leadership in the year ahead! 🙏

Please join us in welcoming these new leaders to our Archdiocesan Catholic school system:

James Lalley, Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
Danette Jaeger, Holy Family Academy
Barbara Kearn, Presentation of Mary School
Sister Augusta, O.P., St. Croix Catholic School
Stacy Bauer, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Anna Nagle, St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool, New Brighton
Martha Johnson, Saint John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN
Blaise Younce, St. Pascal Regional Catholic School
Naomi Taylor, Saint Peter Claver Catholic School
Bria Wunderlich, Saint Raphael Catholic School
Jeffrey Young, Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School
Scott Blackwood, The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori School
Marisa Naryka, Transfiguration Catholic Church & School, Oakdale, MN

07/28/2026

In his pastoral letter to families, Archbishop Hebda invites families to persevere in walking the "narrow path of holiness" toward our highest calling: eternal life with God. Read or listen to Archbishop's letter: https://www.archspm.org/familyletter

07/15/2026

Please pray for Bishop Kenney.

Today, Bishop Kevin Kenney, auxiliary bishop and pastor of Saint Olaf Catholic Church, Downtown, Minneapolis, MN, announced that he had recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. Please keep Bishop Kenney in your prayers. View a video message and find more information: https://www.archspm.org/bishopkenney/

07/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Deacon Mike McGinty to the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education!

We are thrilled to have Deacon McGinty at the helm as director of Catholic education and superintendent of schools.

“Catholic education has been a vocation that has shaped my life, and I am blessed to continue serving the Church in this new role. I believe, as the Archbishop has expressed, that Catholic education is about far more than academic excellence — it is about helping young people encounter Jesus Christ and grow in faith, wisdom and holiness.” – Deacon McGinty

Please pray for our Catholic schools and the work of carrying out our Archbishop’s vision for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. 🙏

06/26/2026