Joseph John Fox
| Joseph John Fox | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Green Bay | |
| In office | 1904-1914 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 7, 1879 |
| Consecration | June 25, 1905 by Archbishop Sebastian Messmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 2, 1855 Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Died | March 14, 1915 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Paul and Frances (née Bartel) Fox |
| Education | St. Francis Seminary |
| Alma mater | American College of Louvain |
Joseph John Fox (August 2, 1855 – March 14, 1915) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin from 1904 to 1914.
Joseph Fox was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Paul and Frances (née Bartel) Fox, who were German immigrants. He received his early education at the parochial school of the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier in his native city. He made his classical studies at St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee from 1870 to 1875. He then studied philosophy and theology at the American College of Louvain in Belgium. While in Belgium, he was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1879.
Fox's first assignment, following his return to Wisconsin, was as pastor of St. Kilian Church in New Franken, where he remained for eight months. He afterwards served at St. John the Baptist Church in Green Bay for three years, in addition to serving as secretary to Bishop Francis Krautbauer. In 1883, he became pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Marinette, serving there for eleven years. He served as vicar general of the diocese from 1894 to 1904, and was named a domestic prelate by Pope Leo XIII in 1898.
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