Leopoldo Buteler ( Spanish: Leopoldo Buteler ; April 22, 1882 , Los Molinos , Argentina - July 22, 1961 ) - Catholic prelate , the first bishop of Rio Quarto from September 13, 1934 to July 22, 1961.
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| September 13, 1934 - July 22, 1961 | ||
| Church | Roman catholic church | |
| Birth | April 22, 1882 | |
| Death | July 22, 1961 (aged 79) | |
| Holy Order | June 17, 1905 | |
| Episcopal consecration | June 5, 1932 | |
Biography
Born April 22, 1882 in Los Molinos, Argentina. On June 17, 1905 he was ordained a priest to serve in the diocese of Cordoba .
On January 8, 1932, Pope Pius XI appointed him auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Cordoba and titular bishop of Tinum. On June 5, 1932, he was ordained bishop by the bishop of Cordoba, Fermin Emile Lafitte, in conjunction with the titular bishop of Temnus Miguel Andrea and the titular bishop of Podalia Ramon Harrison Abelho.
On September 13, 1934, Pope Pius XI issued the Bull Nobilis Argentinae nationis , which established the Diocese of Rio Quarto and appointed Leopoldo Buteler its first bishop.
Died July 22, 1961.
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| Predecessor: institution | Bishop of Rio Quarto September 13, 1934 - July 22, 1961 | Successor: Bishop Moses Julio Blanche |