József Petheő Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Most Reverend
József Petheő
Auxiliary Bishop of Pécs
Church:Roman Catholic Church
See:Diocese of Pécs
Appointed:24 July 1797
Ordination:31 March 1755
Consecration:10 September 1797
Birth Date:4 December 1731
Birth Place:Pécs, Austria-Hungary
Death Date:3 July 1809
Death Place:Austria-Hungary

József Petheő (4 December 1731 – 3 July 1809) was a Hungarian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. From 1797 until his death in 1809, he served as Auxiliary Bishop of Pécs.

Biography

Petheő was born in Pécs, Austria-Hungary on 4 December 1731.[1] He was ordained a deacon on 12 January 1755, and was ordained a priest on 31 March 1755.

On 24 July 1797, at the age of 65, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Pécs by Pope Pius VI.[2] On that same day, he was also appointed Titular Bishop of Methone, and was consecrated on 10 September 1797.[3] [4]

He died on 3 July 1809.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bishop József Petheö [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. Cheney. David M.. www.catholic-hierarchy.org. 2016-03-24.
  2. Web site: Bishops who are not Ordinaries of Sees: PE…. www.gcatholic.org. 2016-03-24.
  3. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/d3m09.html "Methone (Titular See)"
  4. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t1150.htm "Titular Episcopal See of Methone"