A Catholic Community Blog called Stella Borealis, "The Star Of The North" posted the biography of the new Archbishop of St. Paul Minneapolis, of course that being Archbishop Nienstedt formerly of New Ulm. They found it at the Diocese of New Ulm website. Thanks Stella Borealis, and congratulations on your new Archbishop!
At the press release, Archbishop Nienstedt defined himself as a parish priest that holds and teaches what the Catholic Church does. He certainly does. While some might hold this against him, it is a true strength of his. After all, who said that Catholic leaders, especially bishops and priests, should withhold the truth from those that would rather not hear!
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Wow, this is awesome. I've seen Nienstedt twice, and have been impressed both times.
What does Coadjutor Archbishop mean? (Is that even spelled right?) Is that similar to the Auxillary bishop job he had in Detroit?
I said I was going to post on here sometime, then promptly forgot about it for about three months...
A coadjutor Archbishop or Bishop is appointed as the 'heir apparent' of the See when the current archbishop or bishop retires. The two share authority in all things necessary for the care of the diocese. The word literally means co-assister in Latin, but it is the "co" that is to be held important. He is not an 'mere' auxilary (a helper).
Archbishop Nienstedt is now, in reality, titled Archbishop.
We are welcoming him with open arms! :-)
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