Pope names former Alpena resident Fifth Bishop
A former Alpena resident has been named the fifth bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm.
Pope Francis named Bishop Chad W. Zielinski, 57, the fifth bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm and the announcement was made Tuesday by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. His installation is set for Sept. 27.
Zielinski grew up on a farm in Alpena in the Diocese of Gaylord and graduated from Alpena High School in 1982.
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