Retired Dallas Auxiliary Bishop Augustine Danglmayr, former chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, died Friday at his home in Muenster, Texas. He was 93.
Bishop Danglmayr, who dedicated his life to the clergy after deciding to become a priest at age 13, marked his 70th anniversary as a priest in June. He would have observed his 50th year as a bishop Oct. 7. He was believed to be the country's oldest bishop, church officials said.
He was the first Texan to be appointed a bishop to serve his native diocese.
Dallas Bishop Charles V. Grahmann, who was out of town, expressed sorrow at the bishop's death.
"We are saddened by the death of our brother bishop,' he said in a statement. "His contributions to the Diocese of Dallas were many, and his 70 years of service as a priest were a gift to all of us.'
Former Dallas Bishop Thomas Tschoepe, 77, knew Bishop Danglmayr nearly all his life.
"He was a kind, loving person. He was proud that he was a priest and that he could help people,' he said.
Bishop Tschoepe said Bishop Danglmayr nearly died at birth.
His father hoped that his son would become a priest.
Independently, the bishop decided to become a priest right out of grade school, Bishop Tschoepe said.
"When he got his mind set on something, he kept to it,' he said.
In October 1942, he was consecrated auxiliary bishop of Dallas at a colorful ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
In his elevated position, he assisted Bishop Joseph P. Lynch -- who served the Dallas Diocese for 43 years -- with his duties. But when his superior's health declined, Bishop Danglmayr assumed most of the duties.
In 1954, Bishop Danglmayr was appointed founding pastor of St. Monica Parish in Dallas, where he served until his retirement in 1982.
A native of Muenster, Bishop Danglmayr was the second of eight children from an immigrant family. His parents, Joseph and Theresa Dangelmayr moved from Germany and Czechoslovakia in the 1890s. He received his education at Winterfield School and Sacred Heart School, both in Cooke County.
Bishop Danglmayr, who later dropped the letter "e' in his name, earned a bachelor's degree from Subiaco College in Subiaco, Ark. In September 1919, he entered Kenwick Seminary in St. Louis and completed his theological studies at St. Mary's Seminary in LaPorte, Texas. He received an honorary doctorate from St. Edward's University in Austin.
He was ordained by Bishop Lynch in June 1922.
Bishop Danglmayr also served as assistant to the rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and chancellor and secretary of the diocese. He later headed Dallas area mission churches and served as chaplain to orphanages and to Ursuline Academy in Dallas. Active in several civic organizations, he worked with the Catholic Nurses Association, the Union of Catholic Youth and Catholic Charities. After his retirement, he ministered at area hospitals and nursing homes until his health declined. He had been confined to his home since 1985.
The bishop's body will lie in state from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe in Dallas. A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster, northwest of Fort Worth. Burial will be at Parish Cemetery in Muenster.
He is survived by a sister, Bertha Fleitman of Muenster; brothers, J.R. Dangelmayr and Albert Dangelmayr, both of Muenster, and several nieces and nephews.
Bishop Danglmayr, who dedicated his life to the clergy after deciding to become a priest at age 13, marked his 70th anniversary as a priest in June. He would have observed his 50th year as a bishop Oct. 7. He was believed to be the country's oldest bishop, church officials said.
He was the first Texan to be appointed a bishop to serve his native diocese.
Dallas Bishop Charles V. Grahmann, who was out of town, expressed sorrow at the bishop's death.
"We are saddened by the death of our brother bishop,' he said in a statement. "His contributions to the Diocese of Dallas were many, and his 70 years of service as a priest were a gift to all of us.'
Former Dallas Bishop Thomas Tschoepe, 77, knew Bishop Danglmayr nearly all his life.
"He was a kind, loving person. He was proud that he was a priest and that he could help people,' he said.
Bishop Tschoepe said Bishop Danglmayr nearly died at birth.
His father hoped that his son would become a priest.
Independently, the bishop decided to become a priest right out of grade school, Bishop Tschoepe said.
"When he got his mind set on something, he kept to it,' he said.
In October 1942, he was consecrated auxiliary bishop of Dallas at a colorful ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
In his elevated position, he assisted Bishop Joseph P. Lynch -- who served the Dallas Diocese for 43 years -- with his duties. But when his superior's health declined, Bishop Danglmayr assumed most of the duties.
In 1954, Bishop Danglmayr was appointed founding pastor of St. Monica Parish in Dallas, where he served until his retirement in 1982.
A native of Muenster, Bishop Danglmayr was the second of eight children from an immigrant family. His parents, Joseph and Theresa Dangelmayr moved from Germany and Czechoslovakia in the 1890s. He received his education at Winterfield School and Sacred Heart School, both in Cooke County.
Bishop Danglmayr, who later dropped the letter "e' in his name, earned a bachelor's degree from Subiaco College in Subiaco, Ark. In September 1919, he entered Kenwick Seminary in St. Louis and completed his theological studies at St. Mary's Seminary in LaPorte, Texas. He received an honorary doctorate from St. Edward's University in Austin.
He was ordained by Bishop Lynch in June 1922.
Bishop Danglmayr also served as assistant to the rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and chancellor and secretary of the diocese. He later headed Dallas area mission churches and served as chaplain to orphanages and to Ursuline Academy in Dallas. Active in several civic organizations, he worked with the Catholic Nurses Association, the Union of Catholic Youth and Catholic Charities. After his retirement, he ministered at area hospitals and nursing homes until his health declined. He had been confined to his home since 1985.
The bishop's body will lie in state from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe in Dallas. A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster, northwest of Fort Worth. Burial will be at Parish Cemetery in Muenster.
He is survived by a sister, Bertha Fleitman of Muenster; brothers, J.R. Dangelmayr and Albert Dangelmayr, both of Muenster, and several nieces and nephews.
Retired Dallas Auxiliary Bishop Augustine Danglmayr, former chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, died Friday at his home in Muenster, Texas. He was 93.
Bishop Danglmayr, who dedicated his life to the clergy after deciding to become a priest at age 13, marked his 70th anniversary as a priest in June. He would have observed his 50th year as a bishop Oct. 7. He was believed to be the country's oldest bishop, church officials said.
He was the first Texan to be appointed a bishop to serve his native diocese.
Dallas Bishop Charles V. Grahmann, who was out of town, expressed sorrow at the bishop's death.
"We are saddened by the death of our brother bishop,' he said in a statement. "His contributions to the Diocese of Dallas were many, and his 70 years of service as a priest were a gift to all of us.'
Former Dallas Bishop Thomas Tschoepe, 77, knew Bishop Danglmayr nearly all his life.
"He was a kind, loving person. He was proud that he was a priest and that he could help people,' he said.
Bishop Tschoepe said Bishop Danglmayr nearly died at birth.
His father hoped that his son would become a priest.
Independently, the bishop decided to become a priest right out of grade school, Bishop Tschoepe said.
"When he got his mind set on something, he kept to it,' he said.
In October 1942, he was consecrated auxiliary bishop of Dallas at a colorful ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
In his elevated position, he assisted Bishop Joseph P. Lynch -- who served the Dallas Diocese for 43 years -- with his duties. But when his superior's health declined, Bishop Danglmayr assumed most of the duties.
In 1954, Bishop Danglmayr was appointed founding pastor of St. Monica Parish in Dallas, where he served until his retirement in 1982.
A native of Muenster, Bishop Danglmayr was the second of eight children from an immigrant family. His parents, Joseph and Theresa Dangelmayr moved from Germany and Czechoslovakia in the 1890s. He received his education at Winterfield School and Sacred Heart School, both in Cooke County.
Bishop Danglmayr, who later dropped the letter "e' in his name, earned a bachelor's degree from Subiaco College in Subiaco, Ark. In September 1919, he entered Kenwick Seminary in St. Louis and completed his theological studies at St. Mary's Seminary in LaPorte, Texas. He received an honorary doctorate from St. Edward's University in Austin.
He was ordained by Bishop Lynch in June 1922.
Bishop Danglmayr also served as assistant to the rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and chancellor and secretary of the diocese. He later headed Dallas area mission churches and served as chaplain to orphanages and to Ursuline Academy in Dallas. Active in several civic organizations, he worked with the Catholic Nurses Association, the Union of Catholic Youth and Catholic Charities. After his retirement, he ministered at area hospitals and nursing homes until his health declined. He had been confined to his home since 1985.
The bishop's body will lie in state from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe in Dallas. A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster, northwest of Fort Worth. Burial will be at Parish Cemetery in Muenster.
He is survived by a sister, Bertha Fleitman of Muenster; brothers, J.R. Dangelmayr and Albert Dangelmayr, both of Muenster, and several nieces and nephews.
Bishop Danglmayr, who dedicated his life to the clergy after deciding to become a priest at age 13, marked his 70th anniversary as a priest in June. He would have observed his 50th year as a bishop Oct. 7. He was believed to be the country's oldest bishop, church officials said.
He was the first Texan to be appointed a bishop to serve his native diocese.
Dallas Bishop Charles V. Grahmann, who was out of town, expressed sorrow at the bishop's death.
"We are saddened by the death of our brother bishop,' he said in a statement. "His contributions to the Diocese of Dallas were many, and his 70 years of service as a priest were a gift to all of us.'
Former Dallas Bishop Thomas Tschoepe, 77, knew Bishop Danglmayr nearly all his life.
"He was a kind, loving person. He was proud that he was a priest and that he could help people,' he said.
Bishop Tschoepe said Bishop Danglmayr nearly died at birth.
His father hoped that his son would become a priest.
Independently, the bishop decided to become a priest right out of grade school, Bishop Tschoepe said.
"When he got his mind set on something, he kept to it,' he said.
In October 1942, he was consecrated auxiliary bishop of Dallas at a colorful ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
In his elevated position, he assisted Bishop Joseph P. Lynch -- who served the Dallas Diocese for 43 years -- with his duties. But when his superior's health declined, Bishop Danglmayr assumed most of the duties.
In 1954, Bishop Danglmayr was appointed founding pastor of St. Monica Parish in Dallas, where he served until his retirement in 1982.
A native of Muenster, Bishop Danglmayr was the second of eight children from an immigrant family. His parents, Joseph and Theresa Dangelmayr moved from Germany and Czechoslovakia in the 1890s. He received his education at Winterfield School and Sacred Heart School, both in Cooke County.
Bishop Danglmayr, who later dropped the letter "e' in his name, earned a bachelor's degree from Subiaco College in Subiaco, Ark. In September 1919, he entered Kenwick Seminary in St. Louis and completed his theological studies at St. Mary's Seminary in LaPorte, Texas. He received an honorary doctorate from St. Edward's University in Austin.
He was ordained by Bishop Lynch in June 1922.
Bishop Danglmayr also served as assistant to the rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and chancellor and secretary of the diocese. He later headed Dallas area mission churches and served as chaplain to orphanages and to Ursuline Academy in Dallas. Active in several civic organizations, he worked with the Catholic Nurses Association, the Union of Catholic Youth and Catholic Charities. After his retirement, he ministered at area hospitals and nursing homes until his health declined. He had been confined to his home since 1985.
The bishop's body will lie in state from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe in Dallas. A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster, northwest of Fort Worth. Burial will be at Parish Cemetery in Muenster.
He is survived by a sister, Bertha Fleitman of Muenster; brothers, J.R. Dangelmayr and Albert Dangelmayr, both of Muenster, and several nieces and nephews.
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