Fr. Michael Zimmer

Fr. Michael Zimmer has been a chaplain with the Nebraska Air National Guard since 2018, and is currently priest in residence at St. Joseph, Lincoln and St. Mary, David City.

Fr. Zimmer is a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was ordained a priest in 2012 for the Diocese of Lincoln. While assigned at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln, his duties included Diocesan Master of Ceremonies, Director of Charity and Stewardship Appeal, Director of Bishop’s Appeal for Vocations, Director of Frassati Young Adult, and theology teacher at Pius X High School. He was then pastor of St. Mary Parish in Sutton and St. Helena Parish in Grafton. He also has a passion for hunting, fishing, athletics, outdoor activities in general, and has an extensive background in backpacking and camping.

Events with Fr. Michael Zimmer

Behold the Humility of God
March 27 - 29, 2026

Behold the Humility of God March 27-29, 2026 with Fr. Michael Zimmer Entering into Holy Week and the Theology of Suffering United to the Cross Register here for Virtual Option to Watch Online The retreat will begin on Friday with an 8pm Rosary and Mass. The retreat will conclude Sunday with Mass and noon lunch. In the sacred journey of Holy Week, we witness the most profound mystery of our faith: God Himself, in the person of Jesus Christ, embracing the depths of human suffering and death. Fr. Michael Zimmer invites you to enter more deeply into these saving mysteries…

Behold the Humility of God virtual retreat
March 27 - 29, 2026

Behold the Humility of God March 27-29, 2026 with Fr. Michael Zimmer Entering into Holy Week and the Theology of Suffering United to the Cross Go here to attend in-person Online Retreat starts Friday with rosary and Mass at 8:00pm, ends Sunday morning with Mass. In the sacred journey of Holy Week, we witness the most profound mystery of our faith: God Himself, in the person of Jesus Christ, embracing the depths of human suffering and death. Fr. Michael Zimmer invites you to enter more deeply into these saving mysteries through a retreat that contemplates the breathtaking humility of God…