1. Konrad Martin was a Catholic Bishop of Paderborn.
11 Facts About Konrad Martin
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Konrad Martin studied first under an elder brother who was a priest, and later at the Gymnasium at Heiligenstadt.
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Konrad Martin became one of the most illustrious bishops of Germany.
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Konrad Martin combined his annual confirmation journeys with detailed investigations.
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Konrad Martin founded, in 1857, at Heiligenstadt a second seminary for boys and introduced the general examination for priests.
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Bishop Martin was a supporter of Pauline Mallinckrodt and instrumental in helping the Sisters of Christian Charity gain papal approval.
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Konrad Martin asked Maria Theresia Bonzel to form a congregation to work with the poor.
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Konrad Martin had the satisfaction of holding a diocesan synod at Paderborn in 1867, the first for two centuries; at this synod the resolutions passed at the Council of Cologne were adopted, although in slightly changed form.
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Konrad Martin established and enlarged the Bonifatius-Verein, of which he was president from 1859 until 1875, and through the assistance of which he was able to found about fifty new missionary posts in neglected districts.
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Konrad Martin found a refuge with the Sisters of Christian Charity, who had been banished from Paderborn and who had settled in Mont St Guibert.
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Konrad Martin died in exile in Belgium on 16 July 1879.