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Bishop Leone Giovanni M. De Smedt, C.I.C.M. †

Deceased

Bishop of Siwantze [Chongli-Xiwanzi]


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
3 Dec 1881BornS. Nicolas, Belgium
16 Jul 190523.6Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
14 Dec 193150.0AppointedVicar Apostolic of Siwantze [Chongli-Xiwanzi], China
14 Dec 193150.0AppointedTitular Bishop of Adraa
17 Apr 193250.4Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Adraa
11 Apr 194664.4AppointedBishop of Siwantze [Chongli-Xiwanzi], China
24 Nov 195170.0DiedBishop of Siwantze [Chongli-Xiwanzi], China

  • a priest for 46.4 years
  • a bishop for 19.6 years

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