About Erwin Hecht
Lived 1933 – 2016 (aged 83). Erwin Hecht was a German catholic priest, catholic bishop, cleric, bishop and catholic theologian.
Erwin Hecht, O.M.I. (October 13, 1933 – November 19, 2016) was a Roman Catholic bishop.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1959, Hecht served as auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kimberley, South Africa, from 1972 to 1974. He then served as bishop of the diocese from 1974 to 2009.
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Who was Erwin Hecht?
German priest and theologian (1933–2016)
When was Erwin Hecht born?
Erwin Hecht was born on 13 October 1933 in Burgrieden.
When did Erwin Hecht die?
Erwin Hecht died on 18 November 2016 in Hünfeld.
What was Erwin Hecht's occupation?
Erwin Hecht was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, cleric, bishop and catholic theologian.
What nationality was Erwin Hecht?
Erwin Hecht was German.
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