Aloysius Maria Benziger
Aloysius Maria Benziger | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Quilon | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Quilon |
| Appointed | 16 August 1905 |
| Term ended | 23 July 1931 |
| Predecessor | Ferdinand Maria Ossi |
| Successor | Vincent Victor Dereere |
| Previous post(s) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 December 1888 |
| Consecration | 18 November 1900 by Ladislaus Michael Zaleski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adelrich Benziger 31 January 1864 |
| Died | 17 August 1942 Trivandrum in India |
| Buried | Carmel Hill Monastery, Trivandrum |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Father : Adelrich Benziger Mother : Marie, née Koch. |
| Sainthood | |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Title as Saint | Servant of God |
| Styles of Aloysius Maria Benziger | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
| Posthumous style | Servant of God |
Aloysius Maria Benziger (also known as Alois Benziger) was a Swiss Catholic bishop, pioneer missionary, and Carmelite Father who lived from 1864 to 1942. He served as the Bishop of Quilon, Titular Bishop of Tabae, and Titular Archbishop of Antinoë.