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Bishop Joseph-Marie Birraux, M. Afr. †

Deceased

Superior General of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)

Titular Bishop of Ombi


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
27 Nov 1883Born
5 Oct 190521.8EnteredMember of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)
28 Jun 190824.5Ordained PriestPriest of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)
22 Apr 192036.4AppointedVicar Apostolic of Tanganyika, Tanzania
22 Apr 192036.4AppointedTitular Bishop of Ombi
23 Jun 192036.5Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Ombi
22 Apr 193652.4AppointedSuperior General of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)
30 Apr 194763.4DiedSuperior General of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)

MicroData Summary for Joseph-Marie Birraux
(VIAF: 97144648498525415367; WikiData: Q15997462)
Bishop Joseph-Marie Birraux M. Afr. (born , died ) Superior General of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers)

EventPlace
Birth PlaceBernex, Diocese of Annecy, France
Ordained BishopBernex, Diocese of Annecy, France
Death PlaceMaison-Carrée, Alger, Archdiocese of Alger, Algeria

  • a priest for 38.8 years
  • a bishop for 26.8 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • c2+: LC
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1920, Number 37
  • b: Biographie Coloniale Belge, Tome 5, Column 71, to Column 77

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