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Willem Marinus Cardinal van Rossum, C.SS.R. †

Deceased

Prefect of the Congregation for Propagation of the Faith

Cardinal-Priest of S. Croce in Gerusalemme

Titular Archbishop of Caesarea in Mauretania


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
3 Sep 1854BornZwolle
16 Jun 187419.8ProfessedMember of Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
17 Oct 187925.1Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
27 Nov 191157.2AppointedCardinal-Deacon of S. Cesareo in Palatio
27 Nov 191157.2Elevated to Cardinal
13 Jan 191459.4AppointedPresident of the Pontifical Biblical Commission
1 Oct 191561.1AppointedMajor Penitentiary of the Apostolic Penitentiary
6 Dec 191561.3AppointedCardinal-Priest of S. Croce in Gerusalemme
12 Mar 191863.5AppointedPrefect of the Congregation for Propagation of the Faith
25 Apr 191863.6AppointedTitular Archbishop of Caesarea in Mauretania
19 May 191863.7Ordained BishopTitular Archbishop of Caesarea in Mauretania
30 Aug 193278.0DiedPrefect of the Congregation for Propagation of the Faith

  • a priest for 52.9 years
  • a bishop for 14.3 years
  • a cardinal for 20.8 years
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