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A bishop, a ‘person sent’

The priests and faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis woke up on the morning of Oct. 18 to the news that Pope Francis had named Bishop Andrew Cozzens as the new bishop of the Diocese of Crookston. I personally feel very blessed that I have had the chance to work so closely with him since I first arrived here in June 2015. With a keen intellect, solid moral compass, evangelical zeal and an amazing dose of Christ’s compassion, Bishop Cozzens has proven himself a highly effective leader and faithful friend. I always imagined that Pope Francis would someday call Bishop Cozzens to lead a diocese, and I will always be grateful that our archdiocese benefited from his leadership for as long as we have.

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Warm welcome: Bishop Cozzens meets Crookston faithful during whirlwind visit

“What a treat!” Rosie O’Leary gushed as she stood on her front porch, shaking Bishop Andrew Cozzens’ hand. It was a surprise visit for the 90-year-old, who has lived all her life in East Grand Forks, where she and her first husband raised 10 children at Sacred Heart parish.

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New bishop acknowledges ‘need for healing’ in Minnesota diocese

When Bishop Andrew Cozzens took the podium at his introductory press conference in the Diocese of Crookston Oct. 18, he was quick to acknowledge the dioceses checkered past of clerical sex abuse, and stated clearly his intentions to help it heal.

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Bishop Hoeppner apologizes to Crookston Diocese during farewell Mass

Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner presided over a farewell Mass to the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, April 15, two days after Pope Francis accepted the bishop’s resignation from pastoral governance of the northeast Minnesota diocese.

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U.S. Bishop Hoeppner resigns after Vatican probe into cover-up

Pope Francis asked a bishop in the U.S. state of Minnesota to resign after he was investigated by the Vatican for allegedly interfering with past investigations into clergy sexual abuse, officials said Tuesday.

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