Michael Gerber (bishop)

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Michael Gerber (born January 15, 1970, in Oberkirch) is a German Roman Catholic bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Fulda.

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His Excellency

Michael Gerber
Bishop of Fulda
Bischof Michael Gerber.jpg
Church Roman Catholic
Diocese Diocese of Fulda
Appointed13 December 2018
Installed31 March 2019
Predecessor Heinz Josef Algermissen
Orders
Ordination11 May 1997
Consecration8 September 2013
by  Robert Zollitsch
Personal details
Born (1970-01-15) January 15, 1970 (age 55)
Germany
NationalityGerman
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceFulda
MottoTecum in foedere
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Michael Gerber (Fulda).svg

Life

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]

Positions

In June 2021 Gerber supported reforms at Synodal path in Germany. He supports women ordination, married priests and blessing for same-sex unions. [5]

Works by Gerber

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