Joseph Francis Busch

Joseph Francis Busch (April 18, 1866—May 31, 1953) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church.

[2] Busch then returned to Minnesota and served as secretary of Archbishop John Ireland for two years.

[1] On April 9, 1910, Busch was appointed the second bishop of the Diocese of Lead by Pope Pius X.

[3] During his tenure, he called for the abolition of work on Sundays and subsequently received so much criticism that he was forced to relocate to Rapid City.

[5] On January 19, 1915, Busch was appointed the fourth Bishop of Saint Cloud in Minnesota by Pope Benedict XV.