Joseph H. Albers
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The Most Reverend Joseph H. Albers, D.D. |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing, Michigan |
| Successor | Alexander M. Zaleski |
| Other posts | Auxiliary bishop Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 16, 1916 |
| Consecration | August 4, 1937 |
| Rank |
Bishop of Lansing; Titular Bishop of Lunda |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 18, 1891 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | December 1, 1965 (aged 74) Lansing, Michigan |
| Buried | St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan |
| Nationality |
 American
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| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Alma mater | Appollonaire University |
Joseph H. Albers D.D. (March 18, 1891 – December 1, 1965) was an American Roman Catholic clergyman. When he was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, in 1929, at the age of 38, he became one of the youngest Roman Catholic bishops in the country. He continued in this role until he was assigned to establish the new Diocese of Lansing, Michigan in 1937, and was its first bishop (1937–1964).
Albers was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained a priest in 1916. Father Albers' first appointment was in Cincinnati, Ohio as an assistant pastor at Old St. Mary's Church, School and Rectory.
In World War I, Father Albers was commissioned as an armed forces chaplain on June 1, 1918. He served in the infantry while overseas, and saw duty in several battles including the Argonne Forest, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. Chaplain Albers was wounded three times and gassed. He was decorated and received the Silver Star (presumably the Citation Star which was its predecessor) for bravery and valor. He was discharged from military service in 1919.
He was assigned to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, filling various roles, and in 1925 was made Chancellor of the Archdiocese. In 1926 he became a Monsignor. Then he studied canon law at Appollonaire University in Rome for two years, becoming a Doctor of Canon Law. Upon return to the United States, Monsignor Albers resumed his post as Chancellor of the Archdiocese.
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