Background
Traudt, Bernard G. was born on August 29, 1876 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John and Mary Anne (Dienstberger) Traudt.
Traudt, Bernard G. was born on August 29, 1876 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John and Mary Anne (Dienstberger) Traudt.
Educated St. Francis (Wisconsin) Seminary, 1890-1899, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, 1922.
Ordained priest R.C. Church, 1899, assistant St. Michael’s Church, Milwaukee, 1899-1901. Appointed secretary to Archbishop Katzer, 1901, and continued as secretary to Archbishop Messmer. Appointed chancellor, 1908.
Given title of monsignor by Pope Benedict XV, 1921. Vicar general to Archbishop Messmer, 1922-1930, apostolic administrator of Diocese of Milwaukee, August 1930-November 1930, vicar general to Archbishop Stritch and chaplain Mount Mary College, 1931-1934. Pastor St. Ann Parish, Milwaukee, since March 1934.
Appointed apostolic administrator, March 1940, vicar general to Archbishop Kiley, March 1941.