The Cathedral of Saint Paul is the motherchurch of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis (Latin: Archidioecesis Pauloplitana et Minneapolitana) is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It is led by the prelature of an archbishop which administers the archdiocese from the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The archbishop is concurrently pastor of the motherchurch, Cathedral of Saint Paul in the City of Saint Paul and its co-cathedral, Basilica of Saint Mary in the City of Minneapolis. Download high resolution version (600x640, 79 KB)Dome of Cathedral of Saint Paul in St. ... Download high resolution version (600x640, 79 KB)Dome of Cathedral of Saint Paul in St. ... In some Christian churches, the diocese is an administrative territorial unit governed by a bishop, sometimes also referred to as a bishopric or episcopal see, though more often the term episcopal see means the office held by the bishop. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... A prelate is a member of the clergy having a special canonical jurisdiction over a territory or a group of people; usually, a prelate is a bishop. ... In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop heading a diocese of particular importance due to either its size, history, or both, called an archdiocese. ... In some Christian churches, the diocese is an administrative territorial unit governed by a bishop, sometimes also referred to as a bishopric or episcopal see, though more often the term episcopal see means the office held by the bishop. ... A city is an urban area, differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. ... This article is about the Minneapolis-St. ... A pastor is the head minister or priest of a Christian church. ... A motherchurch or mother church in Christianity is used in three forms. ... Dome of the Cathedral of Saint Paul The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in United States, it sits on Summit Hill overlooking downtown St. ... State capitol building in Saint Paul Saint Paul is the capital and second-largest city of the state of Minnesota in the United States of America. ... Co-cathedral is the name given to a cathedral church which shares the honour of being a bishops seat with another cathedral. ... This article is about the city in Minnesota. ...

The original see was canonically erected by Pope Pius IX on July 19, 1850 as the Diocese of Saint Paul of Minnesota. The Diocese's authority spread over all of Minnesota Territory, which consisted of the area which now composes the states of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Diocese was originally erected as a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Its first Ordinary was Bishop Joseph Crétin, whose name has since become embedded into the culture of the region. In February, 1875 it was transferred from the ecclesiastical province of St. Louis to that of Milwaukee. Pope Leo XIII elevated the see to the rank of archdiocese on May 4, 1888 and its name was changed to reflect this. Pope Paul VI once again instituted a name change for the see on July 11, 1966. Reflecting the growth of the Roman Catholic Church in the region, it became the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, the name it retains today. Blessed Pius IX Supreme Pontiff (1846-1878) The Blessed Pius IX, né Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti (May 13, 1792 - February 7, 1878) was pope for a record term of over 31 years, from June 16, 1846 until his death. ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... Events January 4 - The first American ice-skating club is formed (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). ... Minnesota Territory was an organized territory of the United States from March 3, 1849 to May 11, 1858, when Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state. ... State nickname: North Star State Other U.S. States Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Governor Tim Pawlenty Official languages None Area 225,365 km² (12th)  - Land 206,375 km²  - Water 18,990 km² (8. ... State nickname: Peace Garden State, Roughrider State, Flickertail State Other U.S. States Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Governor John Hoeven Official languages English Area 183,272 km² (19th)  - Land 178,839 km²  - Water 4,432 km² (2. ... State nickname: The Mount Rushmore State Other U.S. States Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Governor Mike Rounds Official languages English Area 199,905 km² (17th)  - Land 196,735 km²  - Water 3,173 km² (1. ... February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... An ecclesiastical province is a unit of religious government existing in certain Christian churches. ... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... This article is about Milwaukee in Wisconsin. ... Pope Leo XIII Supreme Pontiff (1878-1903) Leo XIII, né Gioacchino Pecci (March 2, 1810 - July 20, 1903) was Pope from 1878 to 1903. ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Paul VI, Giovanni Battista Enrica Antonia Maria Montini (September 26, 1897 – August 6, 1978), served as Pope from 1963 to 1978. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... -1...

The archdiocese has 222 parish churches in twelve counties of Minnesota. It counts in its membership an approximate total of 750,000 people, roughly 25% of the state population. A parish is a subdivision of a diocese or bishopric within the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Church of Sweden, and of some other churches. ... This article is about the Christian buildings of worship. ... Originally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. ... State nickname: North Star State Other U.S. States Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Governor Tim Pawlenty Official languages None Area 225,365 km² (12th)  - Land 206,375 km²  - Water 18,990 km² (8. ...

Ordinaries of the Archdiocese

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Bishops of Saint Paul

• Bishop Joseph Crétin † (23 July 1850 Appointed - 22 February 1857 Died)
• Bishop Thomas Langdon Grace, O.P. † (21 January 1859 Appointed - 31 July 1884 Resigned)

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Archbishops of Saint Paul

• Archbishop John Ireland † (31 July 1884) Succeeded - 25 September 1918 Died) (was elevated to archbishop in 1888 when the Diocese was elevated to Archdiocese status)
• Archbishop Austin Dowling † (31 January 1919 Appointed - 29 November 1930 Died)
• Archbishop John Gregory Murray † (29 October 1931 Appointed - 11 October 1956 Died)
• Archbishop William Otterwell Brady † (11 October 1956 Succeeded - 1 October 1961 Died)

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Archbishops of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

• Archbishop Leo Binz † (16 December 1961 Appointed - 28 May 1975 Retired)
• Archbishop John Robert Roach † (28 May 1975 Appointed - 8 September 1995 Retired)
• Archbishop Harry Joseph Flynn (8 September 1995 Succeeded - )

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Suffragan sees of the Ecclesiastical Province of St. Paul and Minneapolis

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Crookston
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo
• Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Rapid City
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Winona

External links

• Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis home (http://www.archspm.org/)
• The Catholic Spirit, the Archdiocese's official newspaper (http://www.thecatholicspirit.com/)