Background
Reiss, John Charles was born on May 13, 1922 in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alfred and Sophia (Telljohan) Reiss.
Reiss, John Charles was born on May 13, 1922 in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alfred and Sophia (Telljohan) Reiss.
Student, Immaculate Conception Seminary, 1941-1946; Bachelor of Arts, Steon Hall U., 1947; Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Catholic U., 1947; Juris Canonici Doctor, Juris Civilis Doctor, Catholic U., 1953.
Assistant chancellor, Diocese of Trenton, 1954; secretary, master ceremonies, Diocese of Trenton, 1953-1962; vice chancellor, Diocese of Trenton, 1956-1962; officialis, Diocese of Trenton, 1962-1980; auxiliary bishop, Diocese of Trenton, 1967-1980; bishop, Diocese of Trenton, 1982-1997.
Member Trenton Mayor's Advisory Commision on Civil Rights, 1962-1968. M C.