His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph M. Breitenbeck

A priest for 62 years, 9 months

A bishop for 39 years, 2 months

Aug 1914

Born

August 3, 1914 · Detroit, Michigan, United States

May 1942

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 30, 1942

Oct 1965

October 18, 1965 · Detroit, Michigan, United States

Dec 1965

Ordained Bishop

December 20, 1965

Oct 1969

October 6, 1969 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Dec 1969

December 2, 1969 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Jun 1989

Retired as Bishop of Grand Rapids

June 24, 1989 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Mar 2005

Died

March 12, 2005