From the Bishop’s Desk

Advent and Christmas Message

Dear Friends,

 I am Bishop Chad Zielinski, serving the Catholic Diocese of New Ulm. I want to extend my heartfelt greetings during this sacred season of Advent. As we journey through these weeks of preparation, we are guided by the powerful messages of the prophet Isaiah and John the Baptist, both of whom remind us to "prepare the way of the Lord."

 Throughout these four weeks of Advent, let us strive to create a welcoming environment for Christ to be born anew in our lives. Please be assured of my prayers for grace and peace for each of you as we prepare together for the miraculous celebration of Christ's birth on December 25th. May you feel the warmth of His blessings in your hearts.

PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE: Bishop Chad W. Zielinski of New Ulm blesses the Headwaters of the Minnesota River near Ortonville early at 6 a.m. on the morning of June 25, 2025. Also pictured are (back) Deacon Paul Treinen and Fr. Shawn Polman from the Spirit of Life Area Faith Community (Ortonville, Rosen, and Madison), and Diocese of New Ulm seminarian Matthew Colllins of Murdock, Minn., one of the seven Pilgrimage of Hope pilgrims.

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