On June 2, 2026, Msgr. George Welzbacher celebrated the 75th anniversary of his ordination as a Catholic priest. June 13 marked his 98th birthday. These milestones make him the longest-serving priest in the history of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, according to available records. He is currently its oldest living priest.
Yet longevity is just the beginning of the story.
Msgr. Welzbac...
