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Bishop Josef Lörks, S.V.D. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic of Central New Guinea

Titular Bishop of Medeli


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
24 Mar 1876Born
1897²20.7First VowsMember of Society of the Divine Word
1 Oct 189923.5Final VowsMember of Society of the Divine Word
18 Jan 190023.8Ordained PriestPriest of Society of the Divine Word
19 Jun 192852.2AppointedPrefect of Central New Guinea
22 Aug 193155.4AppointedApostolic Administrator of Central New Guinea
23 May 193357.1AppointedTitular Bishop of Medeli
23 May 193357.1AppointedVicar Apostolic of Central New Guinea
17 Dec 193357.7Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Medeli
15 Mar 194568.9DiedVicar Apostolic of Central New Guinea

Note(s): ² Month Uncertain

MicroData Summary for Josef Lörks
(WikiData: Q1659787)
Bishop Josef Lörks S.V.D. (born , died ) Vicar Apostolic of Central New Guinea

EventPlace
Birth PlaceHanselaer, Germany

  • a priest for 45.1 years
  • a bishop for 11.2 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b: Annuario Pontificio, Year 1941
  • b/c2+: CB
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1933, Number 87
  • firs/fina: Index Defunctorum Societatis Verbi Divini 1875-2010, Page 70

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