Raphael Michael Fliss | |
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| Bishop of Superior | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Superior |
| Appointed | December 20, 1979 |
| In office | June 27, 1985—June 28, 2007 |
| Predecessor | George Albert Hammes |
| Successor | Peter F. Christensen |
| Previous post | RectorSt. John Cathedral, Milwaukee |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 26, 1956 by Albert Gregory Meyer |
| Consecration | December 20, 1979 by George Albert Hammes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1930-10-25)October 25, 1930 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2015(2015-09-21) (aged 84) |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Parents | Paul P. and Valeria (Kosobucki) Fliss |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of America,Lateran University |
| Motto | Videte qudniam suavis est Dominus (See how sweet the Lord is) |
Raphael Michael Gabriel Fliss (October 25, 1930 – September 21, 2015) was an Americanprelate of theRoman Catholic Church who served asbishop of theDiocese of Superior in Wisconsin from 1985 to 2007.
Raphael Fliss was born inMilwaukee, Wisconsin on October 25, 1930, to Paul P. and Valeria (Kosobucki) Fliss.[1] For primary school, he attended St. Hedwig School and St. Elizabeth School, both in Milwaukee. Deciding to become a priest, Fliss enrolled in the St. Francisminor seminary in Milwaukee, then continued at themajor seminary at St. Francis. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952.[2] Fliss then went to Washington, D.C. to attend theCatholic University of America, where he received a Licentiate in Theology in 1956.[2]
Fliss was ordained on May 26, 1956 for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee by CardinalAlbert Gregory Meyer at theCathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee.[1]After his ordination, the archdiocese assigned Fliss as a temporary assistant pastor of Christ the King Parish inWauwatosa, Wisconsin. Later in 1956, he was transferred to the Cathedral of St. John Parish. Meyer eventually appointed Fliss as his personal secretary, as master of ceremonies and ultimately as assistant chancellor of the archdiocese.
Fliss returned to Rome to studycanon law at thePontifical Lateran University. He was awarded aDoctor of Canon Law degree in 1965. Fliss was named as vice chancellor in 1869. Fliss became rector of the Cathedral of St. John in 1979.[2]
Pope John Paul II appointed Fliss ascoadjutor bishop of Superior on November 6, 1979 to assist BishopGeorge Albert Hammes. Fliss was consecrated at theCathedral of Christ the King in Superior, Wisconsin, by Hammes on December 20, 1979.[3][1] Upon Hammes’s retirement, Fliss automatically succeeded him as bishop of Superior on June 27, 1985.[4][1][2]
On June 28, 2007 Fliss retired as bishop of Superior. He died on September 21, 2015.[5]
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| Preceded by - | Bishop Emeritus of Superior 2007–2015 | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Superior 1985–2007 | Succeeded by |
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