Joannes Gijsen
Dutch Roman Catholic bishop (1932–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joannes Baptist Matthijs Gijsen (October 7, 1932 – June 24, 2013) was a Dutch bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.[1] After being Bishop (emeritus) of Roermond, Limburg, the Netherlands, he became Bishop (emeritus) of the Diocese of Reykjavík (Iceland). His episcopal motto was Parate viam Domini (Prepare the way of the Lord).
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Bishop of Reykjavík | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Roermond Diocese of Reykjavík |
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Born | (1932-10-07)October 7, 1932 |
Died | June 24, 2013(2013-06-24) (aged 80) Sittard, Netherlands |
Nationality | Dutch |
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