Paul Schruers
Paul Schruers (born October 25, 1929 in Hasselt , Belgium ; † August 24, 2008 there ) was the second bishop of the Hasselt diocese .
Life
Paul Schruers first studied humanities , then Catholic theology at the seminaries in Sint-Truiden and Liège . He was ordained a priest on December 8, 1954.
He studied philosophy and art at the University of Leuven and received his doctorate in theology . From 1957 to 1967 he was professor of dogmatics at the seminary in Liège. From 1959 to 1966 he was also Provincial of the Katholieke Student Share (KSA) . In 1967 he became vicar general in Hasselt and was responsible for founding the Hasselt diocese.
On April 25, 1970 Schruers was by Pope Paul VI. appointed titular bishop of Slebte and auxiliary bishop in Hasselt. The bishop of Hasselt, Jozef-Maria Heusschen , donated him episcopal consecration on May 31, 1970; Co- consecrators were Guillaume Marie van Zuylen , Bishop of Liege , and Jules Victor Daem , Bishop of Antwerp .
On September 12, 1972, Schruers was appointed coadjutor bishop to the incumbent Bishop of Hasselt, Jozef-Maria Heuschen . With his resignation on December 15, 1989, he succeeded him as Bishop of Hasselt.
Pope John Paul II granted his age-related resignation on October 25, 2004.
Fonts
- The joy of faith ; Vienna: Cura, 1968
- Small religious school for young people. A guide to a committed Christian life ; Munich: Neue Stadt, 1981, ISBN 3879961298 .
- Make love strong! What does it actually mean to be a Christian in this world? ; Freiburg: Herder, 1983, ISBN 3451080273 .
- Get rid of fear. Ways to inner peace ; Munich: Neue Stadt, 1986, ISBN 3879961778 .
- From head to toe. Biblical Tips for Young People ; Munich: Neue Stadt, 1997, ISBN 3879963231 .
Web links
- Literature by and about Paul Schruers in the catalog of the German National Library
- Entry on Paul Schruers on catholic-hierarchy.org
- Website of Paul Schruers (Diocese of Hasselt) (Dutch)
- Gazet van Antwerpen : Erebisschop Paul Schruers overleden (Dutch), 25 August 2008
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Jozef-Maria Heusschen |
Bishop of Hasselt 1989-2004 |
Patrick Hoogmartens |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schruers, Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian clergyman, Archbishop of Hasselt, Belgium |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 25, 1929 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hasselt , Belgium |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 24, 2008 |
| Place of death | Hasselt , Belgium |