US EditionIndian Carmelite Friar Appointed Auxiliary Bishop in Germany
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed a new auxiliary bishop for the diocese of Mainz.
The Bishop of Mainz Peter Kohlgraf receives support: The future auxiliary bishop has roots in India. The bishop sees this as an important sign.
From 15 March, Father Joshy George Pottackal will be the new auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Mainz and will be responsible for the orders there as bishop's vicar.
Indian Carmelite friar appointed auxiliary bishop in Germany
By Matters India Reporter Vatican City, Nov 26, 2025: Pope Leo XIV on November 26 appointed Carmelite Father Joshy Potteckal as the auxiliary bishop of Mainz, Germany. The announcement was made simultaneously in the Vatican and in Mainz. The 48-year-old bishop-elect is a member of the Order of Carmelites, a mendicant order. He is currently…
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a new auxiliary bishop for the diocese of Mainz. According to the diocese, he will be the first in Germany with non-European roots.
Father Joshy George Pottackal is to become the new auxiliary bishop of Mainz – a decision that surprised him himself. Pope Leo XIV chose him as the successor of Udo Bentz.
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