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Centuries-old penitential devotion, Stations of the Cross to be led by Bishop Zielinski on Good Friday

NEW ULM – On Good Friday, April 18 (weather permitting), at 3 p.m. at the Way of the Cross shrine in New Ulm, the Most Rev. Chad W. Zielinski, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of New Ulm, will lead a public prayer and meditation on the fourteen Stations of the Cross. This historic shrine of the diocese, which dates back to 1904, features 14 stations with Bavarian statues and a grotto lined along a cobblestone path leading to the Sorrowful Mother of Jesus chapel. With its rich history and cultural significance, the shrine was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

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A note from Deb

Hello — and to answer your question: No, I am not the editor. I am hanging onto my retired very part-time status as fiercely as I can. That being said, yes, I am doing more now as we search for a new editor. Brent Schacherer, our Group Editor, is the acting editor but as he is also doing that in St. James, I am helping out.

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Red Hats to meet April 9

The Sleepy Eye Red Hats will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 a.m. at the Dawg Haus. Any woman 55 and older is welcome to join the group that meets monthly through November. Noon lunch is ordered off the menu, good conversation is held and new people are always welcome. Reservations are encouraged by calling Joan Rosenhamer (507-920-4876) or Lucy Moldaschel (507-794-7318) but walk-ins are always welcome.

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