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Bishop Jean-Marie Mérel, M.E.P. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Canton [Guangzhou]

Titular Archbishop of Craina


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
18 Sep 1854BornHameau Pibordel, France
29 Jun 187924.8Ordained PriestPriest of La Société des Missions Etrangères
20 Apr 190146.6AppointedPrefect of Canton [Guangzhou], China
20 Apr 190146.6AppointedTitular Bishop of Orcistus
6 Oct 190147.1Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Orcistus
6 Apr 191459.6AppointedVicar Apostolic of Canton [Guangzhou], China
6 Aug 191459.9ResignedVicar Apostolic of Canton [Guangzhou], China
13 Jun 192166.7AppointedTitular Archbishop of Craina
13 Oct 193278.1DiedVicar Apostolic Emeritus of Canton [Guangzhou], China

  • a priest for 53.3 years
  • a bishop for 31.0 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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