Ulrich Macker (Ulricus Macherus/Ulrich de Delémont/Franz Konrad Josef, 1724-1804)
Ulrich Macker (Ulricus Macherus/Ulrich de Delémont/Franz Konrad Josef, 1724-1804) OFMCap. Swiss friar. Born on 10 November 1724 in Delsberg. He entered the Capuchin order in Altdorf. Following his noviciate and religious formation, he studied in England between 1648-1755. Back in Delsberg between 1755, he was in Rome between 1756-1761 as secretary of the General Procurator. Later guardian in Pruntrut between 1762-65, 1768-71, 1774-75, 1778-80 and 1784-87. When the monasteries of Wallis were integrated into the Swiss Capuchin province (under Pope Clement XIII), he also became guardian in Sitten. Finally, between 1775 and 1778, he was guardian in his home town in Delsberg.