Posted on 09/08/2022 6:30:22 PM PDT by marshmallow
The see in central Germany is expected to fall vacant soon
A German archdiocese has begun to select lay people who it hopes will help to choose its next archbishop.
The Archdiocese of Paderborn announced on Sept. 5 that it had chosen the first nine members of a lay group composed of both men and women by drawing lots.
The see in central Germany, which was established in the year 799, is expected to fall vacant soon as its incumbent Archbishop Hans-Josef Becker turns 75 on June 8, 2023. He submitted his resignation to Pope Francis in June this year.
Bishops’ appointments do not follow a standard pattern across Germany due to historic regional differences. Paderborn archdiocese operates within the parameters of the Prussian Concordat, while other dioceses fall under the Bavarian or Baden Concordats.
Paderborn’s cathedral chapter plays a leading role in selecting archbishops. It draws up a list of candidates that it submits to the pope, who then sends back three names. The chapter selects one of the candidates as archbishop in a secret ballot.
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This could be good...or bad. Know anything about this German archdiocese? I know the Germans in general are always stirring up trouble as they try to make the Church more progressive. 🤬
Can’t automatically assume that liberal nut favored by the Kraut laity is worse than the liberal nut Bergoglio would pick if left to his own devices.
Luther would be so proud!
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