Joseph John Annabring

Joseph John Annabring (March 19, 1900 – August 27, 1959) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Superior, in Superior, Wisconsin.[1]


Joseph John Annabring
Bishop of Superior
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Superior
In officeMarch 25, 1954—August 27, 1959
PredecessorAlbert Gregory Meyer
SuccessorGeorge Albert Hammes
Orders
OrdinationMay 3, 1927
ConsecrationMarch 25, 1954
by Archbishop Albert Gregory Meyer of Milwaukee
Personal details
Born(1900-03-19)March 19, 1900
Szaparyliget, Kingdom of Hungary
DiedAugust 27, 1959(1959-08-27) (aged 59)
Superior, Wisconsin
BuriedCalvary Cemetery, Superior
DenominationCatholic Church
ParentsJoseph and Elizabeth Annabring
OccupationCatholic Bishop
Previous postCathedral Rector
Alma materSt. Francis Seminary
Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

Biography

Born in Szataryliget, Hungary, he was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood for the Superior Diocese on May 3, 1927.

On January 27, 1954, Pope Pius XII appointed him Bishop of the Superior Diocese, and he was consecrated on March 25, 1954. Bishop Annabring died in Superior.[2]

See also

References
  1. Diocese of Superior. History of Diocese
  2. "Bishop Joseph John Annabring". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Albert Gregory Meyer		 Bishop of Superior
1954–1959		 Succeeded by
George Albert Hammes
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