Charles Herman Helmsing
| Charles Herman Helmsing | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Kansas City–St. Joseph | |
| Appointed | 1956 |
| Installed | 1962 |
| Term ended | 1977 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 10 June 1933 |
| Consecration | April 19, 1949 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 23, 1908 Shrewsbury, Missouri |
| Died | December 20, 1993 (aged 85) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | George and Louisa Helmsing |
| Education | St. Louis Preparatory Seminary |
| Alma mater | Kenrick-Glennon Seminary |
| Motto | Servus tuus, filius anciliae |
Charles Herman Helmsing (March 23, 1908, Shrewsbury, Missouri – December 20, 1993) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph (1962 - 1977).
Helmsing was born to George and Louisa Helmsing. He entered St. Louis Preparatory Seminary and then went on to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary before being ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Louis on June 10, 1933. He became a papal chamberlain (monsignor) on February 15, 1946.
On April 19, 1949, Helmsing was consecrated auxiliary bishop of St. Louis under Cardinal Ritter. He took a marked interest in the propagation of the faith, the instruction of converts, the work of the Legion of Mary, as well as both foreign and home missions. He worked as secretary and master of ceremonies for Cardinal Ritter and took on a number of other positions, including Director of the Diocesan Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
In 1956, when Pope Pius XII divided Missouri into four dioceses, Helmsing was appointed first bishop of the Diocese of Springfield–Cape Girardeau. He was installed as bishop there on November 28, 1956.
After the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph was left vacant upon the appointment of Bishop Cody as coadjutor of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Pope John XXIII looked south for his successor. Helmsing was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph on January 31, 1962.
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