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Archbishop Leo Peter Kierkels, C.P. †

Deceased

Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus to India

Titular Archbishop of Salamis


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
12 Dec 1882BornBaexem
22 Dec 190624.0Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Passion
23 Mar 193148.3AppointedTitular Archbishop of Salamis
23 Mar 193148.3AppointedApostolic Delegate to India
26 Apr 193148.4Ordained BishopTitular Archbishop of Salamis
12 Jun 194865.5AppointedApostolic Internuncio to India
195269.1ResignedApostolic Internuncio to India
7 Nov 195774.9DiedApostolic Nuncio Emeritus to India

  • a priest for 50.9 years
  • a bishop for 26.5 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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