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Archbishop Bernard Mels, C.I.C.M. †

Deceased

Bishop Emeritus of Luiza, Congo (Dem. Rep.)


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
28 Nov 1908Born
15 Aug 193324.7Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
10 Mar 194940.2AppointedVicar Apostolic of Luluabourg, Congo (Dem. Rep.)
10 Mar 194940.2AppointedTitular Bishop of Belali
17 May 194940.4Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Belali
10 Nov 195950.9AppointedArchbishop of Luluabourg, Congo (Dem. Rep.)
26 Sep 196758.8AppointedArchbishop (Personal Title) of Luiza, Congo (Dem. Rep.)
3 Oct 197061.8ResignedBishop of Luiza, Congo (Dem. Rep.)
3 Oct 197061.8AppointedTitular Archbishop of Pulcheriopolis
17 May 198677.4ResignedTitular Archbishop of Pulcheriopolis
1 Nov 199283.9DiedBishop Emeritus of Luiza, Congo (Dem. Rep.)

MicroData Summary for Bernard Mels
(WikiData: Q13438859)
Archbishop Bernard Mels C.I.C.M. (born , died ) Bishop Emeritus of Luiza

EventPlace
Birth PlaceLokeren

  • a priest for 59.2 years
  • a bishop for 43.4 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • d: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 133
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1949, Number 33

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