Johann Pennarius, O.F.M. (died 1563) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1557–1563).[1][2]

Most Reverend

Johann Pennarius
Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne
Titular Bishop of Cyrene
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Cologne
In office1557–1563
Personal details
Died11 Sep 1563
Cologne, Germany

Biography edit

On 6 Oct 1557, Johann Pennarius was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul IV as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne and Titular Bishop of Cyrene.[1][2] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne until his death on 11 Sep 1563.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Bishop Johann Pennarius, O.F.M." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 8, 2016
  2. ^ a b c "Bishop Johann Pennarius, O.F.M." GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved September 8, 2016.

External links and additional sources edit

  • Cheney, David M. "Cyrene (Titular See)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Cyrene (Libya)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Köln {Cologne}". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Köln (Germany)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]