Wim Eijk

Catholic Cardinal, Archbishop of Utrecht

Wim Eijk - Catholic Cardinal, Archbishop of Utrecht
Born

June 22nd, 1953
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Netherlands

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Ordained as a priest in 1985 and appointed bishop in 2001, contributed significantly to the Catholic Church in the Netherlands. Served as the Archbishop of Utrecht since 2007, evolving the archdiocese's educational and outreach initiatives. Participated in the College of Cardinals and engaged in various synods addressing contemporary church issues. Active in discussions regarding the relationship between faith and society, particularly in matters of bioethics and social justice.

Served as Archbishop of Utrecht from 2007

Participated in multiple synods as a Cardinal

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