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Lode Van Hecke, O.C.S.O. | |
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| Bishop of Ghent | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 27 November 2019 |
| Predecessor | Lucas Van Looy |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Other post(s) | Abbot of Orval Abbey (2007–2019) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 August 1995 (Priest) |
| Consecration | 23 February 2020 by Jozef De Kesel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lode Van Hecke 16 March 1950 |
| Motto | Latin: Cum Gaudio Spiritus Sancti In the joy of Saint spirit |
| Styles of Lode Van Hecke | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Lode Van Hecke OCSO (born 16 March 1950) is a Belgian Catholic prelate who serves as Bishop of Ghent. He was previously abbot of Orval Abbey from 2007 to November 2019. A monk since 1976, he is the only Trappist ever to be appointed bishop of a Belgian diocese.[1]
- ^ "Primeur in Belgische kerk: trappistenmonnik Lode Van Hecke is nieuwe bisschop van Gent". De Morgen (in Dutch). 27 Nov 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.