Augustin Francis Schinner

Background

Schinner, Augustin Francis was born on May 1, 1863 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Michael and Mary (Koenig) Schinner.

Education

Educated St. Francis Seminary, near Milwaukee.

Career

Ordained priest, R.C. Church, 1886. Pastor Richfield, Wisconsin, 1886-1887. Member of faculty, St. Francis Seminary, 1887-1893.

Secretary to Archbishop Katzer, and chancellor and vicar general Archdiocese of Milwaukee, 1893-1905. Consecrated 1st bishop of Superior, Wisconsin, July 25, 1905. Resigned, 1913, and appointed 1st bishop of Spokane, March 18, 1914.

Appointed titular bishop, December 17, 1925.

Membership

Member of faculty, St.

Connections

Father:

Michael Schinner

Mother:

Mary (Koenig) Schinner