Paul Augustin Mayer

His Eminence

Paul Augustin Mayer,

O.S.B.
Cardinal Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Other post(s)Abbot of St. Michael's Abbey, Metten
(1966–1971)
Titular Archbishop of Satrianum (1972–1985), and Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (1985–1988)
Orders
Ordination25 August 1935
Consecration13 February 1972
Created cardinal25 May 1985 (Cardinal deacon); 29 January 1996 (Cardinal priest)
Personal details
Born
Paul Augustin Mayer

(1911-05-23)23 May 1911
Died30 April 2010(2010-04-30) (aged 98)
Rome, Italy
NationalityGerman
Coat of armsPaul Augustin Mayer,'s coat of arms

Paul Augustin Mayer, OSB (23 May 1911 – 30 April 2010) was a German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He held various positions in the Roman Curia from 1971 to 1991.