Hubertus Brandenburg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Excellency Hubert Brandenburg |
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| Bishop of Stockholm | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Diocese | Stockholm |
| Appointed | 21 November 1977 |
| In Office | 1977–1998 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 December 1952 |
| Consecration | 26 January 1975 by Helmut Hermann Wittler |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 November 1923 Osnabrück, Germany |
| Died | 4 November 2009 (aged 85) Osnabrück, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Previous post | Auxiliary Bishop of Osnabrück (1974-1977) |
Hubertus Brandenburg (born November 17, 1923 – died November 4, 2009) was an important leader in the Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Stockholm in Sweden.
He became a priest in Osnabrück, Germany, on December 20, 1952. Later, in 1974, Pope Paul VI chose him to be an auxiliary bishop for Osnabrück. An auxiliary bishop helps the main bishop.
On November 21, 1977, he was chosen to be the Bishop of Stockholm. He led the Catholic Church in Stockholm until he retired in 1998. After his retirement, Anders Arborelius became the new bishop.
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Early Life and Education
Hubertus Brandenburg was born in Osnabrück, Germany, in 1923. He went to the Carolinum High School in Osnabrück. After finishing school, he joined the military. He served in the Navy and even became a speed boat commander.
After World War II, Brandenburg studied law and economics. He then decided to study Catholic Theology at the University of Münster. This is where he prepared to become a priest.
Becoming a Priest and Bishop
Hubertus Brandenburg became a priest in 1952. For a few years, from 1955 to 1958, he worked as a chaplain in Hamburg Winterhude. A chaplain is a priest who serves a specific group, like in a hospital or military.
He also earned a PhD in Rome. In 1967, he was given the title of canon. He also became the finance director for the church in Osnabrück.
In 1974, Pope Paul VI appointed Brandenburg as an auxiliary bishop for Osnabrück. He was given the special title of Titular Bishop of Strathernia. On January 26, 1975, he was officially made a bishop by Bishop Helmut Hermann Wittler. Two other bishops, Andrzej Maria Deskur and John Albert von Rudloff, also helped in the ceremony.
Leadership in Stockholm
In 1977, Hubertus Brandenburg was chosen to lead the Catholic Church in Sweden as the Bishop of the Diocese of Stockholm. He was a key leader for many years. He also served as the vice chairman of the Nordic Bishops Conference for a long time. This conference helps guide Catholic churches in Nordic countries.
After he retired in 1998, Bishop Brandenburg first lived in Helsingborg, Sweden. Later, he moved back to his hometown of Osnabrück, Germany.
Other Activities
Hubertus Brandenburg was involved in several important groups. In 1972, he joined the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. This is an old Catholic order that supports Christians in the Holy Land. In 1976, he also became a member of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. This is another ancient order known for its charity work.
Since 1946, he was part of a Catholic student group called KDSt.V. Sauerlandia Munster. This group is part of a larger association of Catholic student fraternities in Germany.
Later Years
Hubertus Brandenburg passed away in Osnabrück, Germany, at the age of 85.
