Tag Archives: Archbp. Nienstedt

Archbp. Nienstedt on anti-bullying bill, linked to same-sex “marriage”

Posted on 22 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbishop Nienstedt of St. Paul & Minneapolis stands up again!
Catholic Church ramps up opposition to Minnesota anti-bullying bill
By Beth Hawkins
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has come out strongly against proposed anti-bullying legislation, linking it to the push to … Continue reading →

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Oaf For A Day! Fr. Michael Tegeder revisited

Posted on 8 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The StarTribune, liberal paper of my native place, has – again – published something by one of the dumbest priests I know of in the larger public’s eye.
He actually suggests to Archbp. Nienstedt that he step down!
As a priest of … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt and the Marriage Amendment in Minnesota

Posted on 8 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Minnesota is ground zero right now for defense of true marriage.
The Church and right thinking people (in the matter of marriage) have a steep hill to ascend.  The mainstream media is in control of the “topics” (a technical term from … Continue reading →

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Political cartoon distorts the Minnesota Marriage Amendment

Posted on 27 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My fellow Minnesotans will have the opportunity on election day this November to vote in favor of an amendment to the Minnesota state constitution which would define marriage as being between one man and one woman. Minnesota is ground-zero for … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI important address to US Bishops of Regions IV-VI about attacks on religious liberty in the public square

Posted on 19 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is important.
The US bishops are this year making their over-due ad limina visits.  The Holy Father generally gives an address to groups of bishops when they come.
Benedict XVI spoke to the bishops of Regions IV-VI in the USA.  He … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt and MN bishops defend marriage, work to overcome opposition – even from priests.

Posted on 16 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A week or so ago I posted about Archbishop John Nienstedt’s (St. Paul and Minneapolis) initiative to promote a defense of true and natural marriage in an amendment to the State Constitution of Minnesota. His Excellency indicated to the … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt building unity among clergy in favor of the defense of marriage Amendment in Minnesota..

Posted on 7 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbishop John Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the Minnesota Catholic Conference have nailed their colors to the mast.  WDTPRS will go to the wall to help his efforts.
They are spearheading promotion of an amendment to the Constitution of … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt (St Paul and Minneapolis) proposes Marriage Prayer for MN Amendment

Posted on 17 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Catholic Spirit, the newspaper and site of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, comes this.  With my emphases and comments:
To assist statewide efforts to defend and define marriage in the Minnesota Constitution, Archbishop John Nienstedt has … Continue reading →

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Minnesota: complaint that Church was “lobbying” concerning true marriage dismissed

Posted on 16 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I think there may be a political/social war brewing in St. Paul, Minnesota along the lines of what we saw in Madison, Wisconsin over the issue of the state budget and labor unions.  In Minnesota, however, the issue will be … Continue reading →

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TO ALL U.S. BISHOPS! For your November meeting, read this.

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE 14 Nov 1933 GMT:
Archbishop Nienstedt was elected.
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Your Excellencies,
That bastion of support for your ecclesiastical authority, the National catholic Fishwrap, is lobbying against the election of Archbishop John Nienstedt (St. Paul and Minneapolis) as Chairman of the USCCB’s Doctrine Committee.
If … Continue reading →

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