Willem Christiaans
Willem Christiaans OSFS (born February 12, 1961 in Gabis , South West Africa ) is a Namibian religious and Roman Catholic bishop of Keetmanshoop .
Willem Christiaans joined the Order of the Oblates of St. Franz von Sales and made temporary profession on January 23, 1983 . Christiaans made perpetual profession on January 23, 1988. He received on 10 December 1988, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On February 7, 2018, Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Keetmanshoop.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Nomina del Vescovo di Keetmanshoop (Namibia). In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , February 7, 2018, accessed February 7, 2018 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Philipp Pöllitzer OMI |
Bishop of Keetmanshoop since 2018 |
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Christiaans, Willem |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Namibian religious, Roman Catholic Bishop of Keetmanshoop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 12, 1961 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gabis , South West Africa (now Namibia ) |