Background
Ganter, Bernard J. was born on July 17, 1928 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of Bernard J. and Marie L. (Bozka) Ganter.
Ganter, Bernard J. was born on July 17, 1928 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of Bernard J. and Marie L. (Bozka) Ganter.
Graduate, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College. Graduate, St. Mary's Seminary, LaPorte, Texas. Doctor Canon Law, Catholic University America, Washington., 1955.
Administrator,, Sacred Heart Parish, Conroe, Texas, 1955-1956;
ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1952;
secretary to, Bishop W.J. Nold
assistant pastor, Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, Houston, 1956-1958;
rector, Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, 1969-1973;
officialis, Diocesan Matrimonial Tribunal, 1958-1964;
chancellor, Diocese of Houston, 1964-1969;
elevated to review monsignor, Diocese of Houston, 1969;
bishop, Diocese of Tulsa, 1973-1977;
bishop, Diocese of Beaumont, Texas, since 1977. Organizer Diocesan PreCana Confs. Moderator Post Cana Club Houston.
Chairman Diocesan Senate Priests. Trustee Catholic U.
Member of advisory board Seamen's Centers, Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. Member local govering body St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont.