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Bishop Jean Baptiste Epalle, S.M. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic of Melanesia, Pacific (Oceania)

Titular Bishop of Sion

Vicar Apostolic of Micronesia


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
8 Mar 1808Born
1837²28.8Ordained PriestPriest of Lyon (-Vienne), France
Jul 1838³30.3ProfessedPriest of Society of Mary
19 Jul 184436.3AppointedVicar Apostolic of Melanesia, Pacific (Oceania)
19 Jul 184436.3AppointedVicar Apostolic of Micronesia, Pacific (Oceania)
19 Jul 184436.3AppointedTitular Bishop of Sion
21 Jul 184436.3Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Sion
19 Dec 184537.7DiedVicar Apostolic of Melanesia, Pacific (Oceania)

Note(s): ² Month Uncertain ; ³ Day Uncertain

MicroData Summary for Jean Baptiste Epalle
(WikiData: Q24010958)
Bishop Jean Baptiste Epalle S.M. (born , died ) Vicar Apostolic of Melanesia

EventPlace
Birth PlaceMarlhes, France
Ordained BishopRoma, Diocese of Roma {Rome}, Italy
Death Placeon board Marian Watson, Baie du Martyr, Solomon Islands
Buried Place (Original)St. George Island, Solomon Islands

  • a priest for 8.9 years
  • a bishop for 1.4 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b/c2+: CB
  • b: Hierarchia Catholica, Volume 7, Page 347
  • opd/prof: CB, 11 Mar 2016
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1844, Number 46

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