Most Reverend George Albert Hammes | |
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Bishop of Superior | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Superior |
Appointed | March 28, 1960 |
In office | May 24, 1960—June 27, 1985 |
Predecessor | Joseph John Annabring |
Successor | Raphael Michael Fliss |
Previous post(s) | Chancellor La Crosse Diocese |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 22, 1937 |
Consecration | May 24, 1960 Bishop of Superior by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi United States apostolic delegate |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Joseph, Wisconsin, United States | September 11, 1911
Died | April 11, 1993 La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States | (aged 81)
Buried | Calvary Cemetery, Superior |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Parents | August and Caroline (Schumacher) Hammes |
Occupation | Catholic Bishop |
George Albert Hammes (September 11, 1911 – April 11, 1993) was an American bishop in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Superior from 1960 to 1985.