George Francis Daniel
George Francis Daniel (born February 5, 1933 in Pretoria , South Africa ) is retired Archbishop of Pretoria .
Life
George Francis Daniel was ordained a priest on December 19, 1964 and was incardinated in the clergy of the Archdiocese of Pretoria .
Pope Paul VI appointed him on April 28, 1975 Archbishop of Pretoria. The episcopal ordination donated him the Archbishop Emeritus of Pretoria, John Colburn Garner , on August 3 of the same year; Co- consecrators were Alfredo Poledrini , Apostolic Pro-Nuncio in Lesotho and Apostolic Delegate in South Africa, and Herman Joseph Meysing OMI , Archbishop of Bloemfontein .
On March 26, 1976 Paul VI appointed him. also as military vicar for South Africa. On November 24, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI. his resignation request submitted for reasons of age.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John Colburn Garner |
Archbishop of Pretoria 1975-2008 |
Paul Mandla Khumalo CMM |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Daniel, George Francis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | South African clergyman, Archbishop of Pretoria |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 5, 1933 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pretoria |