Lode Van Hecke
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Lode Van Hecke OCSO (born 16 March 1950) is a Belgian Catholic prelate who serves as Bishop of Ghent. He was previously abbot of Orval Abbey from 2007 to November 2019. A monk since 1976, he is the only Trappist ever to be appointed bishop of a Belgian diocese.[1]
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Lode Van Hecke, O.C.S.O. | |
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Bishop of Ghent | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Appointed | 27 November 2019 |
Predecessor | Lucas Van Looy |
Successor | Incumbent |
Other post(s) | Abbot of Orval Abbey (2007–2019) |
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Ordination | 20 August 1995 (Priest) |
Consecration | 23 February 2020 by Jozef De Kesel |
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Born | Lode Van Hecke (1950-03-16) 16 March 1950 (age 74) |
Motto | Latin: Cum Gaudio Spiritus Sancti In the joy of Saint spirit |
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Styles of Lode Van Hecke | |
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Reference style | |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Bishop |
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