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Bishop Léon Klerlein, C.S.Sp. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Bethlehem

Titular Bishop of Voncaria


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
18 Aug 1877BornOberhaslach, France
28 Oct 190326.2Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Holy Spirit
24 Mar 192446.6AppointedPrefect of Kroonstad, South Africa
8 Apr 193557.6AppointedTitular Bishop of Voncaria
8 Apr 193557.6AppointedVicar Apostolic of Kroonstad, South Africa
30 May 193557.8Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Voncaria
12 Feb 194870.5AppointedVicar Apostolic of Bethlehem, South Africa
9 Dec 194871.3ResignedVicar Apostolic of Bethlehem, South Africa
22 May 195072.8DiedVicar Apostolic Emeritus of Bethlehem, South Africa

  • a priest for 46.6 years
  • a bishop for 15.0 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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