February 15, 2012, is the 50th anniversary of Aloisius Cardinal Muench‘s death. An article in New Earth recalled his life and final days.
Aloisius Cardinal Muench was the third bishop of the Diocese of Fargo, from 1935 to 1959. In 1946 he was called by Pope Pius XII to be the Apostolic Visitator (the representative of the pope) to Germany during its reconstruction following the Second World War, and was appointed Apostolic Nuncio in 1951. He was named a Cardinal by Pope John XXIII in 1959 and moved to Rome, where he helped prepared for the Second Vatican Council. Before his death he was visited in the hospital by Pope John XXIII. Read more.
On April 8, 2010, Bishop Aquila announced that after 49 years Cardinal Muench Seminary would be closed. That day came on Friday, May 13, 2011, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. On this occasion, Msgr. Schlesselmann, the last rector, offered a final reflection.
A brief history of Cardinal Muench Seminary.
The CMS facility is managed by the Diocese of Fargo, and they are responsible for its sale. Interested parties should contact the Diocesan Properties Office at 701-356-7930 (additional contact information). Additional information: a tour of the buildings and campus.
However often we say it, we cannot say “Thank you” often enough to you, our benefactors and supporters. Without your prayers and sacrifices throughout the years, the existence of Cardinal Muench Seminary simply would not have been possible. Please continue to support the seminarians of the Diocese of Fargo (read more).
Explore the Vocations page of Diocese of Fargo website. If you are not from the Fargo Diocese, check out links to the Vocation Offices of neighboring dioceses.