About Paul-Léon Seitz
Lived 1906 – 1984 (aged 77). Paul-Léon Seitz was a French catholic priest, missionary, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
Paul-Léon Seitz (22 December 1906 - 23 February 1984) was a French bishop in the Catholic Church. He was ordained as a bishop in 1952 and named as the titular bishop of the church's Catula titular see. From 1960 to 1975, he served as the Bishop of Kontum, a Central Highlands region of Vietnam known for its Montagnard tribes.
Seitz was dedicated to medical and social welfare for the Montagnaard people. He was active in fundraising efforts on behalf of the tribespeople, securing donations from England and the United States.
During the Vietnam War, Seitz sought relief for the many thousands of refugees that were displaced by the Viet Cong.
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Who was Paul-Léon Seitz?
French Roman-Catholic bishop (1906-1984)
When was Paul-Léon Seitz born?
Paul-Léon Seitz was born on 22 December 1906 in Le Havre.
When did Paul-Léon Seitz die?
Paul-Léon Seitz died on 24 February 1984 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Paul-Léon Seitz's occupation?
Paul-Léon Seitz was a catholic priest, missionary, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Paul-Léon Seitz?
Paul-Léon Seitz was French.
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