Ernst Gutting

Ernst Gutting (January 30, 1919 – September 27, 2013) was a German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. As of 2013 he was the oldest German Roman Catholic bishop.

Ernst Gutting
Titular bishop of Sufar
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeTitular see of Sufar
In office1971–2013
PredecessorCarlos Schmitt
Successornone
Orders
OrdinationJuly 3, 1949
Personal details
Born(1919-01-30)January 30, 1919
Ludwigshafen, Germany
DiedSeptember 27, 2013(2013-09-27) (aged 94)
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Previous postAuxiliary Bishop of Diocese of Speyer
Bishop

Gutting was born in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and was ordained a priest on July 3, 1949. Gutting was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Speyer, as well as titular bishop of Sufar, on May 31, 1971 and ordained a bishop on September 12, 1971. Gutting retired as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Speyer on February 24, 1994.

  • "Ernst Gutting". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney.
  • Diocese Site (in German)


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