George Albert Hammes
Most Reverend George Albert Hammes | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Previous post(s) | Chancellor La Crosse Diocese |
| 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 |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Parents | August and Caroline (Schumacher) Hammes |
| Occupation | Catholic Bishop |
George Albert Hammes (September 11, 1911 – April 11, 1993) was an American bishop in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Superior from 1960 to 1985.