South Africa

26 Aug 1985
South Africa
P. Joseph Zeph, aged 50, is stabbed to death by robbers in the mission of Sheridan. He arrived in the Diocese of Bethlehem in 1963 and was Vicar General from 1979-1982.
Afrique du Sud
Le P. Joseph Zeph, âgé de 50 ans, (Allemagne) est poignardé à mort par des bandits à la mission de Sheridan. Il était arrivé en 1963 dans le diocèse de Betlehem, dont il fut vicaire général de 1972 à 1982.
África do Sul
O P. Joseph Zept, 50 anos, (da Alemanha) é encontrado apunhalado de morte por ladrões na missão de Sheridan. Tinha partido como jovem missionário para a Diocese de Bethlehem em 1963 e foi Vigário Geral da diocese de 1979 a 1982.
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South Africa
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South African Foundation
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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March 16, 1943
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South Africa
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