Background
Tranel, James Michael was born on March 17, 1951 in Hazal Green, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Albert Herman and Mary Agnes Tranel.
Tranel, James Michael was born on March 17, 1951 in Hazal Green, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Albert Herman and Mary Agnes Tranel.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Loras College, 1973. STB, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 1976. Master of Arts, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 1977.
Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Northern Illinois University, 1986.
Associate pastor, St. Patrick Church, Dixon, Illinois, 1977-1981; associate pastor, St. Mary Church, Woodstock, Illinois, 1981-1982; associate pastor, Holy Family Church, Rockford, Illinois, 1982-1983; pastor, St. Mary Catholic Church, Tampico, Illinois, since 1987; principal, Newman High School/Middle School, Sterling, Illinois, since 1987. Member Rockford Diocesan Board Education, since 1981.
Active Clergy Relief Society, Rockford, since 1987. Member personnel board Diocese of Rockford, since 1988. Member National Catholic Education Association.