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Bishop Edoardo Luigi Antonio Leys, M. Afr. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Kivu

Titular Bishop of Uzalis


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
5 Jul 1889BornBruges, Belgium
27 Jun 191425.0Ordained PriestPriest of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)
19 Dec 192940.5AppointedCoadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Kivu, Congo (Dem. Rep.)
19 Dec 192940.5AppointedTitular Bishop of Uzalis
6 Jan 193040.5SucceededVicar Apostolic of Kivu, Congo (Dem. Rep.)
21 Apr 193040.8Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Uzalis
Aug 194455.1ResignedVicar Apostolic of Kivu, Congo (Dem. Rep.)
10 Aug 194556.1DiedVicar Apostolic Emeritus of Kivu, Congo (Dem. Rep.)

  • a priest for 31.1 years
  • a bishop for 15.3 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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