Fr. Joseph Staudinger (1898-1978)

Father Joseph was born in Dorrance, Kan., and did his high school and college studies at St. Benedict’s.  He made his first vows as a monk August 15, 1925, and was ordained a priest December 22, 1928, after completing theological studies at the Abbey School of Theology.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Benedict’s College and another bachelor’s degree at the Chicago Conservatory of Music. 

Father Joseph was an instructor in music and religion at St. Benedict’s College, Director of the College School of Music and registrar of the college 1934-1941.  From 1941-1977 Father Joseph served in many pastorates and Chaplaincies.  He maintained that in three years as an assignment he gave all he had to offer.  Contrary to that theory, however, he was Administrator at St. Philip’s, Osawatomie, Kan., for 13 years.  He built the new church, was on call for the State Hospital, and served the Ursuline Sisters at Paola.  Father Joseph was a kind and generous priest who was loved by the people he served.

Father Joseph Staudinger passed away May 19, 1978.