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Léon Lommel

1893 – 1978

Catholic bishop

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About Léon Lommel

Lived 1893 – 1978 (aged 85). Léon Lommel was a Luxembourgish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Léon Lommel (3 February 1893 – 11 June 1978) was a Luxembourgish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Luxembourg from 1956 to 1971.

Biography Léon Lommel was born in Schleiderhof, as the son of a farmer. He studied in Echternach, Luxembourg, Rome, and Innsbruck. He was ordained to the priesthood on 13 July 1919.

From 1962 to 1965, Lommel attended the Second Vatican Council, in which he was an enthusiastic and engaged participant.

Lommel visited the Midwest United States in 1965.

The elderly Bishop's resignation was accepted by Pope Paul VI on 13 February 1971, after fifteen years of service, passing on the governance of the diocese to his coadjutor, Bishop Jean Hengen.

Lommel died later died at the age of 85. He is buried in the crypt of the Cathedral of Luxembourg.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Luxembourg, Titular bishop, Coadjutor bishop
Awards
Grand Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown
Also known as
Leon Lommel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Léon Lommel?

Catholic bishop (1893-1978)

When was Léon Lommel born?

Léon Lommel was born on 3 February 1893 in Nommern.

When did Léon Lommel die?

Léon Lommel died on 11 June 1978 in Luxembourg.

What was Léon Lommel's occupation?

Léon Lommel was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Léon Lommel?

Léon Lommel was Luxembourgish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léon Lommel

· Wikidata: Q1879444

· DBpedia: Léon Lommel

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