Austen Robin Crapp
Austen Robin Crapp OFM (born March 5, 1934 in Sydney ) is Bishop Emeritus of Aitape .
Life
Austen Robin Crapp joined the Congregation of the Franciscan at and received on 21 July 1959, the priestly ordination .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Aitape on April 19, 1999. He received his episcopal ordination on July 11th of the same year by the Archbishop of Madang , Benedict To Varpin ; Co- consecrators were Brian James Barnes OFM, Archbishop of Port Moresby , and Stephen Reichert OFMCap , Bishop of Mendi .
On March 5, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI. his resignation request submitted for reasons of age.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Brian James Barnes OFM |
Bishop of Aitape 1999–2009 |
Otto Separy |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Crapp, Austen Robin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | bishop emeritus |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 5, 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sydney |