Georg Michael Wittman was a German Catholic prelate who lived from 1760 to 1833. Born near Pleystein, he spent much of his career in Regensburg, where he served as a priest, professor, and seminary rector. He eventually rose to the rank of auxiliary bishop and was later nominated as the Bishop of Regensburg, though he passed away before his official appointment could be finalized. He is currently recognized as a venerable within the Catholic Church.
Ecclesiastical career
After studying with the Jesuits, Benedictines, and at the University of Heidelberg, Wittman was ordained a priest in 1782. He managed several parishes before moving to the diocesan seminary in Regensburg. There, he served for forty-five years, acting as a professor and rector while training more than 1,500 future priests. He also held the position of cathedral pastor.
Literary contributions
Wittman was a prolific writer of religious texts, including works on Holy Scripture and the Pentateuch. He also co-authored a translation of the New Testament. While he initially collaborated with the Protestant Bible Society of London to distribute this translation, he ended that partnership in 1820.