Edward Robert Adams
Edward Robert Adams (born May 24, 1934 in retreat) is former bishop of Oudtshoorn .
Life
The Pope personally ordained him a priest on January 6, 1966 . John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Oudtshoorn on May 2, 1983 .
The Archbishop of Cape Town , Owen Cardinal McCann , donated him episcopal ordination on July 16 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Edward Idris Cassidy , Apostolic Delegate in South Africa , and George Francis Daniel , Archbishop of Pretoria and Bishop of the South African Military Ordinary .
On May 28, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI. his resignation request submitted for reasons of age.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Manfred Gottschalk SAC |
Bishop of Oudtshoorn 1983–2010 |
Francisco Fortunato de Gouveia |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Adams, Edward Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | South African clergyman, former bishop of Oudtshoorn |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 24, 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Retreat |