József Petheő

The Most Reverend
József Petheő
Auxiliary Bishop of Pécs
Church Roman Catholic Church
See Diocese of Pécs
Appointed 24 July 1797
Orders
Ordination 31 March 1755
Consecration 10 September 1797
Personal details
Born 4 December 1731
Pécs, Austria-Hungary
Died 3 July 1809
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.[1]

On 24 July 1797, at the age of 65, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Pécs by Pope Pius VI.[1][2] On that same day, he was also appointed Titular Bishop of Methone, and was consecrated on 10 September 1797.[1][2]

He died on 3 July 1809.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cheney, David M. "Bishop József Petheö [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  2. 1 2 3 "Bishops who are not Ordinaries of Sees: PE…". www.gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
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