July 9, 2026 • Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
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75 years a priest – Pages 10-12
Msgr. George Welzbacher smiles after Mass June 13 at Holy Family in St. Louis Park as he celebrated the 75th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood and his 98th birthday. DAVE HRBACEK | THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT
MASSAGE MINISTER REMEMBERED 5 | RELIGIOUS JUBILARIANS 6-7 | CATHOLIC MEDIA AWARDS 8 PRO-LIFE LEADER 13 | KNIGHTS AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS 14 | WHY I AM CATHOLIC 18