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Bishop Joost (Joseph) Van den Biesen, M. Afr. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Abercorn

Titular See: (Renounced the priesthood)

Events

DateAgeEventTitle
16 Apr 1913BornBreda, Netherlands
3 Jun 193926.1Ordained PriestPriest of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)
12 Feb 194834.8AppointedVicar Apostolic of Lwangwa, Zambia
12 Feb 194834.8AppointedTitular Bishop of Tullia
30 May 194835.1Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Tullia
8 Mar 195137.9AppointedVicar Apostolic of Abercorn, Zambia
24 Jan 195844.8ResignedVicar Apostolic of Abercorn, Zambia
24 Jan 195844.8ResignedTitular Bishop of Tullia
4 Mar 200187.9DiedVicar Apostolic Emeritus of Abercorn, Zambia

  • a priest for 61.8 years
  • a bishop for 52.8 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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