Joseph G. Pinten
Joseph Gabriel Pinten |
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|---|---|
| Bishop of Superior | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Superior |
| In office |
May 3, 1922 – October 25, 1926 Bishop of Grand Rapids |
| Predecessor | Joseph Maria Koudelka |
| Successor | Theodore H. Reverman |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | November 1, 1890 by Cardinal Lucido Parocchi |
| Consecration | May 3, 1922 by Archbishop Sebastian Messmer of Milwaukee |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 3, 1867 Rockland, Michigan |
| Died | November 6, 1945 (aged 78) Marquette, Michigan |
| Buried | Holy Cross Cemetery |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Parents | Joseph and Anna (Kloekner) Pinten |
| Occupation | Catholic Bishop |
| Previous post | Vicar General, Diocese of Marquette |
| Alma mater | St. Francis Seminary |
May 3, 1922 – October 25, 1926
Bishop of Superior
Joseph Gabriel Pinten (October 3, 1867 – November 6, 1945) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Superior in Superior, Wisconsin (1922–1926), and the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1926–1940).
Joseph Pinten was born in Rockland, Michigan and grew up in Calumet, Michigan. In 1881 he entered St. Francis Seminary, and completed his studies in Rome, Italy.
Pinten was ordained to the Catholic priesthood on November 1, 1890 in Rome for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan (now the Diocese of Marquette). He served at several parishes and then was appointed as rector of St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette.
In 1912 Father Pinten was named vicar general of the diocese. Later that year Pope Pius X honored him with the title of domestic prelate (monsignor). He directed the construction of Holy Family Orphan's Home in Marquette, and headed the orphanage from 1916 to 1922. While serving as vicar general, in 1919 purchased dormitory property of Northern Normal College and donated it to the diocese to use as a church with conditions that it be named after Saint Michael and that the new parish build a school.
On November 30, 1921, Pope Benedict XV appointed Pinten the third bishop of the Superior Diocese. He was ordained bishop on May 3, 1922 at St. Peter Cathedral with Archbishop Sebastian Messmer of Milwaukee presiding. The next day an enthronement ceremony was held a Sacred Heart pro-cathedral in Superior.
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