George Albert Hammes
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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 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 22, 1937 |
| Consecration | May 24, 1960 Bishop of Superior by Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi United States apostolic delegate |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 11, 1911 St. Joseph, Wisconsin, United States |
| Died | April 11, 1993 (aged 81) La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States |
| Buried | Calvary Cemetery, Superior |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Parents | August and Caroline (Schumacher) Hammes |
| Occupation | Catholic Bishop |
| Previous post | Chancellor La Crosse Diocese |
George Albert Hammes (September 11, 1911 – April 11, 1993) was an American Roman Catholic bishop. He served as Bishop of Superior from 1960 to 1985
Born in St. Joseph, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Hammes was ordained to the priesthood for the Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse on May 22, 1937 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman. He served as secretary to Bishop Alexander McGavick and taught religion at Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He then served as pastor of St. Leo Parish in West Salem, Wisconsin. In 1960, Hammes was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Superior and was ordained bishop on May 24, 1960 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 1985, Hammes retired; he died at a rest home in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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