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Bishop Cassian (Franz Anton) Spiss (Spiß), O.S.B. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic of Southern Zanguebar {Zanguebar Meridionale}, Tanzania

Titular Bishop of Ostracine


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
12 Jul 1866Born
24 Apr 188922.7Ordained PriestPriest of Brixen {Bressanone}, Italy
15 Aug 189226.0ProfessedPriest of Order of Saint Benedict
17 Sep 190236.1AppointedVicar Apostolic of Southern Zanguebar {Zanguebar Meridionale}, Tanzania
17 Sep 190236.1AppointedTitular Bishop of Ostracine
16 Nov 190236.3Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Ostracine
14 Mar 190538.6DiedVicar Apostolic of Southern Zanguebar {Zanguebar Meridionale}, Tanzania

MicroData Summary
Cassian (Franz Anton) Spiss (Spiß)
Bishop Cassian (Franz Anton) Spiss (Spiß) O.S.B.
(born , died )
Vicar Apostolic of Southern Zanguebar {Zanguebar Meridionale}

EventPlace
Birth PlaceSankt Jakob am Arlberg, Diocese of Brixen {Bressanone}, Italy
Ordained PriestBrixen, Diocese of Brixen {Bressanone}, Italy
Ordained BishopSankt Ottilien, Archabbey, Emming
Death PlaceMikukuyumbu
Buried Place (Original)Cathedral, Dar-es-Salaam, Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Zanguebar {Zanguebar Meridionale}

  • a priest for 15.8 years
  • a bishop for 2.3 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

External Link(s):

Source(s):
  • c2+: CB
  • b: Hierarchia Catholica, Volume 8, Page 430
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1902, Number 65

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