William Finnemann


William Finnemann

Apostolic Vicar of Calapan
Photograph of Bishop William Finnemann
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseCalapan
SeeCalapan
Appointed4 December 1936
Term ended26 October 1942
SuccessorHenry Ederle
Other posts
Orders
Ordination29 June 1911
Consecration21 May 1929
by Michael James O'Doherty
Personal details
BornWilhelm Finnemann
(1882-12-18)18 December 1882
Died26 October 1942(1942-10-26) (aged 59)
NationalityGerman

William (Wilhelm) Finnemann (December 18, 1882 – October 26, 1942) was a priest of the Society of the Divine Word, auxiliary bishop of Manila and apostolic vicar of Calapan, the Philippines. He was martyred by the Japanese through being thrown into the sea near Verde Island off the coast of Batangas City, Batangas.