Franz-Josef Overbeck
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Franz-Josef Overbeck (born 19 June 1964) is a German bishop of the Catholic Church who has been bishop of Essen since 2009 and bishop of the German military since 2011.
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His Excellency Franz-Josef Overbeck | |
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Bishop of Essen | |
Diocese | Essen |
Appointed | 28 October 2009 |
Installed | 20 December 2009 |
Predecessor | Felix Genn |
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Ordination | 10 October 1989 by Joseph Ratzinger |
Consecration | 1 September 2007 by Reinhard Lettmann |
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Born | (1964-06-19) 19 June 1964 (age 59) |
Nationality | German |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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