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Michael Heiss (April 12, 1818 – March 26, 1890) was a German-born American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Milwaukee from 1881 to 1890. He previously served as the first Bishop of La Crosse (1868–1880).
The central portion of the convent was built in 1871, when the Sisters moved their motherhouse from Jefferson, Wisconsin, at the invitation of Michael Heiss, Bishop of the newly established Diocese of La Crosse. [3] The convent was initially built both as the administrative center of the congregation and also as a secondary school for girls.
In 1875, Pius IX elevated the Diocese of Milwaukee to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, with Henni as first archbishop. In 1880, Bishop Michael Heiss of La Crosse was appointed coadjutor archbishop of Milwaukee by Pope Leo XIII to assist Henni. Heiss served as pastor of St. Mary's and rector of St. Francis Seminary.
The next bishop of La Crosse was Bishop Frederick Freking from the Diocese of Salina, named by Pope Paul VI in 1965. [31] During his tenure in La Crosse, Freking reduced the diocesan debt from $11 million to $4 million between 1965 and 1981. [ 32 ]
William Patrick Callahan, OFM Conv. (born June 17, 1950) is an American Catholic prelate serving as Bishop of La Crosse from 2010 to May 2024. He is a member of the Conventual Franciscans. Callahan previously served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Pages in category "Roman Catholic bishops of La Crosse" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Michael Heiss; L. Jerome E. Listecki; M.
Upon the death of Bishop Alexander McGavick, Treacy succeeded him as the fifth bishop of La Crosse on August 25, 1948. [3] During his 16-year tenure, he founded Holy Cross Seminary, oversaw the construction of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, and established 47 churches, 43 convents, and 42 schools. [2]
At age 21, being too young for ordination to the priesthood, Schwebach was called to La Crosse and was there ordained a deacon by Bishop Michael Heiss on July 24, 1869. [1] He then served at St. Mary's Parish in La Crosse, where he preached in English, French, and German and taught at the parochial school. [2]