Fr. Schaefer celebrates 60th anniversary to the priesthood

Fr. Roman J. Schaefer celebrated his 60th anniversary to the priesthood on June 6, 2002. A Mass of Thanksgiving was held in honor of Fr. Schaefer on August 23 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New Ulm.

Fr. Schaefer was ordained June 6, 1942, at the St. Paul Cathedral, by Bishop John G. Murray.

In 1942 and 1943 he served in St. Paul and Olivia. From 1944 to 1969 he ministered in the United States Air Force traveling to countries all around the world. In 1969, he served as Pastor in Fairfax.

On April 1, 1981 he retired from active ministry and has been residing in Fort Lauderdale, FL where he helps out at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church.