Edward Gerard Hettinger
Edward Gerard Hettinger (October 14, 1902 - December 28, 1996) was a bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States. He served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Columbus from 1942–1977.
Most Reverend Edward G. Hettinger | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Columbus | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| See | Titular See of Teos |
| Appointed | December 6, 1941 |
| In office | February 24, 1942 - October 14, 1977 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 2, 1928 |
| Consecration | February 24, 1942 by James Joseph Hartley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1902 Lancaster, Ohio |
| Died | December 28, 1996 (aged 94) |
Biography
Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Edward Hettinger was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Columbus on June 2, 1928. On December 6, 1941 Pope Pius XII appointed him as the Titular Bishop of Teos and Auxiliary Bishop of Columbus. He was consecrated a bishop by Bishop James Hartley on February 24, 1942. The principal co-consecrators were Bishop Francis Howard of Covington and Auxiliary Bishop George Rehring of Cincinnati. He continued to serve as an auxiliary bishop until his resignation was accepted by Pope Paul VI on October 14, 1977. He died on December 28, 1996 at the age of 94.[1][2] He is buried in St. Mary Cemetery in Lancaster.[3]
References
- "Bishop Edward Gerard Hettinger". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
- "Bishops who are not Ordinaries of Sees". Giga-Catholic. Archived from the original on 2014-01-22. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
- "Rev Fr Edward G. Hettinger". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
