Background
Höffner, Cardinal Joseph was born on December 24, 1906 in Horhausen/Westerwald, Germany. Son of Paul and Helene (Schug) Höffner.
Höffner, Cardinal Joseph was born on December 24, 1906 in Horhausen/Westerwald, Germany. Son of Paul and Helene (Schug) Höffner.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Rome, 1929. Dr.Theol., University Rome, 1932. Dr.Theol., University Freiburg.
Dr.Sc.Pol., University Freiburg, 1941. Dr.Theol. Habil, University Freiburg, 1944.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1932, consecrated bishop, 1962, elevated to cardinal, 1969. Priest Trier, Germany, 1934—1945. Professor pastoral theology & Christian sociology Phil-Theologische Fakultat, 1945—1951.
Professor Christian sociology University Munster, Germany, 1951—1962. Founder, director Institute Christliche Sozialwissenschafter, 1951. Bishop Munster, 1962—1969.
Archbishop Cologne, 1969—1987. Member German Bishop's Conference, 1976—1987. Member Union International des Etudes Sociales, Brussels.
Member foundation committee University Bochum. Member working parties & advisory councils.