Collection: Aloisius J. Muench Collection | Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Contents

Printed speech, Lent pastorals (1938, 1944-1945, 1947-1948, 1952-1954), newspaper clippings, 1943 speech entitled "The good way of life" clippings concerning his investiture as cardinal and a booklet in English and Latin, from his funeral, which includes his obituary and eulogy.

Dates

1944-1960, 1969.

Creator

Muench, Aloisius J. (Aloisius Joseph), 1889-1962. (Person)

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection is held by the Institute.

Biography

Aloisius Joseph Muench was born in Milwaukee, Wisc., to Joseph Muench and Theresa Kraus on February 18, 1889. He was ordained 1913. He studied in Europe after World War I, taught at St. Francis de Sales Seminary, and was named Bishop of Fargo (1935-1959). In 1946, he was named Apostolic Visitator, and went to work in Germany with refugees. Later named Archbishop. In 1959, he was invested into the College of Cardinals. He died in Rome, Italy on February 15, 1962.

Extent

12 Items (12 items.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Printed speech, Lent pastorals (1938, 1944-1945, 1947-1948, 1952-1954), newspaper clippings, 1943 speech entitled "The good way of life," clippings concerning his investiture as cardinal and a booklet in English and Latin, from his funeral, which includes his obituary and eulogy.