MINNESOTA
Pioneer Press
By Patricia Thraen
Pioneer Press
Archbishop John Nienstedt came to Minnesota as bishop of New Ulm, Minn., in 2001. Here is more about his career.
March 18, 1947: Born in Detroit to John C. and Elizabeth S. Nienstedt. Second of six children.
1969: Graduated from Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit.
1972: Earned bachelor’s degree in sacred theology at Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, and was ordained a deacon at the Pontifical North American College, Rome.
July 27, 1974: Ordained a priest. Served as associate pastor at Guardian Angels Parish, Clawson, Mich., where he remained until 1976.
1977: Appointed secretary to Cardinal Francis Dearden, and part-time professor of moral theology at St. John’s Provincial Seminary, Plymouth, Mich.
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