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Joseph H. Albers D.D. (March 18, 1891 – December 1, 1965) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1929 at the age of 38, he was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, making him one of the youngest Roman Catholic bishops in the country.〔(Faith Magazine, History of Lansing diocese. )〕 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).〔(Bishop Joseph Henry Albers, Deceased at ) Catholic Hierarchy.〕〔(New Bishops, August, 1937. ) Time Magazine.〕〔PNSI 2/16 Title: Detroit Michigan Catholic - ''Archbishop Edward Mooney and Bishop Joseph H. Albers of Lansing'' 1937/0826〕〔(Faith Magazine, official magazine of the Diocese of Lansing, History of the Diocese. )〕 ==Biography== 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.〔(Parish Archives, ''The History of Old St. Mary Church'' (from the 1942 Anniversary Edition). )〕 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. Father Albers was appointed Titular Bishop of Lunda and ordained 27 December 1929. In 1937 he became the first bishop of Lansing, and was consecrated on August 4, 1937.〔 In January 1938, the rectory of St. Mary Cathedral had a serious fire. Bishop Albers, still suffering from lungs weakened from being gassed in World War I, collapsed and local firemen rescued him.〔 In August 1954—his 25th anniversary of consecration as a bishop—he was appointed as Assistant at the Pontifical Throne.〔(''History of the bishops of Lansing'', Archdiocese of Lansing home page and history )〕 During his tenure as Lansing's bishop, from 1940 to 1962 Bishop Albers maintained ''Meadowvue'' in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, as his diocesal residential seat. The location was owned by the diocese at the time. Meadowvue was also the former residence of Irving Jacob Reuter and Janet Reuter. Meadowvue has since (1991) was declared a Michigan State Historical Object (Registered Site L1824, erected 1992 at 677 S. Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids, Michigan.)〔(English Inn history page )〕〔(State of Michigan statement of historical significance, ''Meadowvue Estate, Reuter, Irving and Janet, House'' 728 South Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids - Eaton County. )〕 Albers' episcopacy was characterized by a building boom. During his reign, the diocese built 38 parishes, 42 elementary schools and two high schools. This earned Bishop Albers the appellation, “The builder.”〔 In addition, on August 1, 1954, the diocesal newsletter ''Catholic Weekly, Lansing'' began publication. Bishop Albers was instrumental in the startup.〔(Catholic Weekly. )〕 On October 11, 1962, Albers was present at the opening session of the Second Vatican Council. Also present were two men destined to wear this mitre, the second and fourth bishops of Lansing, respectively: Alexander M. Zaleski, in his capacity as a vicar general of the archdiocese of Detroit; and Carl Frederick Mengeling, serving as a page.〔 Bishop Albers enjoyed a special devotion to St. Joseph; one of the new parishes consecrated during his episcopate was named for his patron saint.〔(St. Joseph Catholic Church history. )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Joseph H. Albers」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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