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German Roman Catholic bishop From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Gerber (born January 15, 1970, in Oberkirch) is a German Roman Catholic bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Fulda.
His Excellency Michael Gerber | |
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| Bishop of Fulda | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Diocese | Diocese of Fulda |
| Appointed | 13 December 2018 |
| Installed | 31 March 2019 |
| Predecessor | Heinz Josef Algermissen |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 May 1997 |
| Consecration | 8 September 2013 by Robert Zollitsch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1970 |
| Nationality | German |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Fulda |
| Motto | Tecum in foedere |
| Coat of arms | .svg) |
Gerber studied Catholic theology and philosophy. On 11 May 1997 Gerber was ordained priest in Freiburg im Breisgau.[1] On 12 June 2013 Gerber was appointed as auxiliary bishop of Freiburg im Breisgau.[2] On 8 September 2013 Gerber became titular bishop of Migirpa. On 31 March 2019 Gerber became bishop of Fulda.[3][4]
In June 2021 Gerber supported reforms at Synodal path in Germany. He supports women ordination, married priests and blessing for same-sex unions.[5]
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