Joseph G. Pinten

Joseph Gabriel Pinten (October 3, 1867 November 6, 1945) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the third bishop of the Diocese of Superior in Wisconsin (1922–1926), and as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids in Michigan (1926–1940).

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Joseph Gabriel Pinten
Bishop of Superior
titular bishop of Sela
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Superior
In officeMay 3, 1922 – October 25, 1926
PredecessorJoseph Maria Koudelka
SuccessorTheodore H. Reverman
Other post(s)Bishop of Grand Rapids
October 28, 1926 –
November 1, 1940
Orders
OrdinationNovember 1, 1890
by Lucido Parocchi
ConsecrationMay 3, 1922
by Sebastian Gebhard Messmer
Personal details
Born(1867-10-03)October 3, 1867
Rockland Township, Michigan, US
DiedNovember 6, 1945(1945-11-06) (aged 78)
Marquette, Michigan, US
BuriedHoly Cross Cemetery
ParentsJoseph and Anna (Kloekner) Pinten
EducationSt. Francis Seminary
Propaganda Fide
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