James Schwebach

James Schwebach (August 15, 1847 – June 6, 1921) was a Luxembourgian-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin from 1892 until his death in 1921.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

James Schwebach
Bishop of La Crosse
DioceseDiocese of La Crosse
InstalledFebruary 25, 1892
Term endedJune 6, 1921
PredecessorKilian Caspar Flasch
SuccessorAlexander Joseph McGavick
Orders
OrdinationJune 16, 1870
by Thomas Grace
ConsecrationFebruary 25, 1892
by Frederick Katzer
Personal details
Born(1847-08-15)August 15, 1847
Platen, Préizerdaul, Luxembourg
DiedJune 6, 1921(1921-06-06) (aged 73)
La Crosse, Wisconsin, US
DenominationCatholic Church
EducationSt. Francis Seminary
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