Anton Joseph Binterim
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Anton Joseph Binterim was the parish priest of Bilk from 1805-55 and a prominent leader of Catholics
in Prussia
. He lobbied against intermarriage between Catholics and Protestants.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
in Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
. He lobbied against intermarriage between Catholics and Protestants.