Michael Chumer
Michael Chumer, O.F.M. or Michael Chumberg (1598 – 30 June 1651) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana (1639–1651) and Titular Bishop of Christopolis (1640–1651).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend Michael Chumer | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana Titular Bishop of Christopolis | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ljubljana |
| In office | 1639–1651 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 8 January 1640 by Antonio Santacroce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1598 |
| Died | 30 June 1651 (age 53) Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
Biography
Michael Chumer was born in Grgar, Slovenia in 1598 and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On 16 April 1639, he was selected as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana.[1] On 3 October 1639, he was confirmed by Pope Urban VIII as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana and Titular Bishop of Christopolis.[1] On 8 January 1640, he was consecrated bishop by Antonio Santacroce, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Nereo e Achilleo, with Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular Archbishop of Rhodus, and Giovanni Battista Rinuccini, Archbishop of Fermo, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Ljubljana until his death on 30 June 1651.[1]
See also
References
- "Bishop Michael Chumer (Chumberg), O.F.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 21, 2016
- "Archdiocese of Ljubljana" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Ljubljana" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016