About Nikolaus Messmer
Lived 1954 – 2016 (aged 61). Nikolaus Messmer was a Kyrgyz catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Bishop Nikolaus Messmer, S.J. (19 December 1954 − 18 July 2016) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the titular bishop of Carmeiano and the first Apostolic Administrator of the Apostolic Administration of Kyrgyzstan from 2006 until his death in 2016.
History
Bishop Messmer was born in Karaganda, Kazakh SSR in a family of German descent. At a young age he joined the Society of Jesus and was ordained as priest on 28 May 1989 and he was sent to serve in Kyrgyzstan.
Death
Messmer died on 18 July 2016 in Bishkek at the age of 61.
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Who was Nikolaus Messmer?
Kyrgyzstani Catholic priest (1954–2016)
When was Nikolaus Messmer born?
Nikolaus Messmer was born on 19 December 1954 in Karaganda.
When did Nikolaus Messmer die?
Nikolaus Messmer died on 18 July 2016 in Bishkek.
What was Nikolaus Messmer's occupation?
Nikolaus Messmer was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Nikolaus Messmer?
Nikolaus Messmer was Kyrgyz.
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