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 | |
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| Apostolic Vicar of Calapan | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Calapan |
| See | Calapan |
| Term ended | 26 October 1942 |
| Successor | Henry Ederle, SDV |
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| Ordination | 29 June 1911 |
| Consecration | 21 May 1929 as Auxiliary Bishop of Manila |
| Rank | Apostolic Vicar |
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| Birth name | Wilhelm Finnemann |
| Born | 18 December 1882 Soest, North Rhine-Westphalia German Empire |
| Died | 26 October 1942 (aged 59) Near Verde Island, Batangas, Philippines |
| Nationality | German |
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| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Title as Saint | Servant 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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