Please Remember in Your Prayers Elizabeth Susan Kennedy Nienstedt, Mother of Coadjutor Archbishop John Nienstedt

Please remember in your prayers Elizabeth Susan Kennedy Nienstedt, mother of Coadjutor Archbishop John Nienstedt

Elizabeth Susan Kennedy Nienstedt, mother of Coadjutor Archbishop John Nienstedt, died Thursday, Jan. 31, seven weeks after the death of her husband of 65 years, John, and two days after her 89th birthday.

"She was the inspiration behind my priestly vocation," Nienstedt noted. "My brothers, sisters and I wish to thank all those who have offered the support of their prayers for her, especially during this past difficult week. May she now live with God and all the saints of heaven."