William Finnemann

William (Wilhelm) Finnemann (December 18, 1882 – October 26, 1942) was a priest of the Society of the Divine Word, auxiliary bishop of Manila and apostolic vicar of Calapan, the Philippines.


William Finnemann, SVD
Apostolic Vicar of Calapan
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseCalapan
SeeCalapan
Term ended26 October 1942
SuccessorHenry Ederle, SDV
Other posts
Orders
Ordination29 June 1911
Consecration21 May 1929 as Auxiliary Bishop of Manila
RankApostolic Vicar
Personal details
Birth nameWilhelm Finnemann
Born(1882-12-18)18 December 1882
Soest, North Rhine-Westphalia
German Empire
Died26 October 1942(1942-10-26) (aged 59)
Near Verde Island, Batangas,
Philippines
NationalityGerman
Sainthood
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Title as SaintServant of God

Born in Hultrop, Soest, North Rhine-Westphalia in the German Empire, he was martyred by being thrown into the sea near Verde Island off the coast of Batangas City, Batangas.

Canonization

Finnemann is currently in consideration for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church with protocol number 2290 assigned by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. On December 7, 1999, he was declared Servant of God.

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