Franz Maria Doppelbauer
| Franz Maria Doppelbauer | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Linz | |
 Franz Maria Doppelbauer, Bishop of Linz | |
| In office | 1889-1908 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1845 |
| Died | 1908 |
Franz Maria Doppelbauer (1845-1908) was the bishop of Linz from 1889 to 1908.
He was a patron and promoter of Catholic interests in Austria. He gave encouragement to Catholic associations and the Catholic press, establishing personally a newspaper.
He founded at Urfahr a seminary for boys, the Petrinum, as atraining-ground for the future clergy. The completion of the cathedral (consecrated May, 1905) was also due to his energetic efforts.
References
Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Linz". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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