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Archbishop Benedict John Osta, S.J. †

Deceased

Archbishop Emeritus of Patna, India


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
15 Aug 1931Born
9 Jun 196331.8Ordained PriestPriest of Society of Jesus
6 Mar 198048.5AppointedBishop of Patna, India
21 Jun 198048.8Ordained BishopBishop of Patna, India
16 Mar 199967.5AppointedArchbishop of Patna, India
1 Oct 200776.1RetiredArchbishop of Patna, India
30 Jan 201482.4DiedArchbishop Emeritus of Patna, India

MicroData Summary for Benedict John Osta
(WikiData: Q816866)
Archbishop Benedict John Osta S.J. (born , died ) Archbishop Emeritus of Patna

EventPlace
Birth PlaceBlasurahi
Ordained BishopSt. Joseph, Patna, Diocese of Patna

  • a priest for 50.6 years
  • a bishop for 33.6 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • r: Bollettino, 1 Oct 2007
  • ob/c2: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 132
  • d: CB, 30 Jan 2014
  • d: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 221, Necrology (back)
  • ob/c2+: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 66, Number 5,178

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