Editor’s note: Bishop Nienstedt has been told that he has a non-cancerous growth in his colon that must be removed by major surgery. Such growths can become threatening if they do not receive proper attention. Convalescence is estimated at six weeks. Please keep Bishop Nienstedt in prayer, as well as his surgeons.

1	Stewart: 9:30 a.m. Church of St. Boniface. Confirmation.
2	Olivia: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Priests’ Council.
3	Hutchinson: St. Anastasia School visit.
4	New Ulm: 10:00 a.m. Vocations’ Team meeting. Olivia: 12:30-4:00 p.m. Committee on Parishes.
5	St. Paul: 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. St. Paul Chancery. Minnesota Catholic Conference meeting. St. Paul: Bishops’ Support Group. (Dec. 5-6)
6	St. Paul: 5:15 p.m. St. John Vianney Seminary. Christmas Concert.
7	Willmar: 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Church of St. Mary. Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting. Willmar: 7:00 p.m. Church of St. Mary.Confirmation.
8	Lafayette: 10:30 a.m. Church of St. Gregory the Great. Confirmation along with St. George Parish in St. George. Sleepy Eye: 2:30 p.m. Church of St. Mary. Baby Jesus Blessing. Marshall: 5:30 p.m. Church of St. Mary. Baby Jesus Blessing.
12	Royal Oak, MI.: Surgery.