Theodorus van Ruijven
Theodorus van Ruijven CM (born May 22, 1938 in Rijswijk ) is a Dutch clergyman and emeritus Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte .
Life
Theodorus van Ruijven joined the religious order of the Lazarists , made his profession on September 2, 1957 and was ordained a priest on March 19, 1964 .
John Paul II appointed him Apostolic Prefect of Jimma - Bonga on July 9, 1998 . Pope Benedict XVI appointed him on July 23, 2009 titular Bishop of Utimma and Apostolic Vicar of Nekemte. The Archbishop of Addis Ababa , Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel CM, consecrated him on August 30 of the same year as bishop; Co- consecrators were Abraham Desta , Vicar Apostolic of Meki , and Musie Ghebreghiorghis OFMCap , Bishop of Emdeber .
On November 10, 2013, Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel CM |
Apostolic Prefect of Jimma-Bonga 1998–2009 |
Markos Ghebremedhin CM |
| Leonardus Dobbelaar CM |
Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte 2009–2013 |
Varghese Thottamkara CM |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ruijven, Theodorus van |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ruyven, Theodorus van |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch priest, Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 22, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rijswijk |