Joseph Putzer
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Joseph Putzer was an Austrian
Redemptorist theologian and canonist.
, Austria, he was ordained 7 August 1859.
He arrived in New York, 7 August 1876, was assigned to St. Alphonsus', Baltimore
, until 1880, and was occupied in parish work at St. Michael's church until 1884, when he was chosen Superior of St. Mary's, Buffalo, New York
. In 1887, he was called to Ilchester, Maryland, to occupy the chair of moral theology and canon law.
His opinion was constantly sought on questions of theology and canon law; he wrote frequently for periodicals and journals, generally signing his articles: "J.P."
Putzer also published an Instructio de confessariis religiosorum exemptorum (two editions) and Jubilæum anni 1901 — Commentarium. He left many unpublished manuscripts.
Austrians
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Redemptorist theologian and canonist.
Life
He entered the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer and made his religious profession, 14 August, 1856. Having finished his theological studies at MauternMautern
Mautern may refer to two municipalities in Austria:* Mautern an der Donau, in Lower Austria* Mautern in Steiermark, in Styria...
, Austria, he was ordained 7 August 1859.
He arrived in New York, 7 August 1876, was assigned to St. Alphonsus', Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, until 1880, and was occupied in parish work at St. Michael's church until 1884, when he was chosen Superior of St. Mary's, Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. In 1887, he was called to Ilchester, Maryland, to occupy the chair of moral theology and canon law.
His opinion was constantly sought on questions of theology and canon law; he wrote frequently for periodicals and journals, generally signing his articles: "J.P."
Works
He is best known by his Commentarium in Facultates Apostolicas, five editions, first undertaken by Antony Konings. Putzer revised and enlarged it into practically a new work. On its appearance the "Civiltà Cattolica" (7 Oct., 1893) and "Il Monitore" (31 Aug., 1897) among others praised its clearness, depth, precision, and learning.Putzer also published an Instructio de confessariis religiosorum exemptorum (two editions) and Jubilæum anni 1901 — Commentarium. He left many unpublished manuscripts.