Karl Borsch
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Karl Borsch is auxiliary bishop
of Aachen.
Born in Krefeld, he grew up in Kempen
, where he also visited the gymnasium Thomaeum, where he graduated with abitur
. 1979-1985 he studied law in Bonn
. 1985-1990 he studied theology at the Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Sankt Georgen (Frankfurt
) and in Freiburg.
On September 26 1992 he was ordained a priest in Aachen, and worked as a chaplain in Hückelhoven
until September 1996. From October 1 1996 until March 31 2002 he worked as the chaplain of the bishop and secretary. From October 2002 until March 2004 he was also director of the Collegium Leoninum seminary
in Bonn.
On November 21 2003 he was appointed as auxiliary bishop of Aachen and titular bishop
of Crepedula. He was consecrated on January 17 2004 by Heinrich Mussinghoff
in the Aachen Cathedral
.
, who is the patron saint of the home parish of Bishop Borsch in Kempen
. Below is the cross of Saint Anthony the Great
, whose feast day is on January 17, the day of the consecration of bishop Borsch.
The slogan of Bishop Borsch is Quaerite primum regnum Dei (But seek first the kingdom of God), taken from Gospel of Matthew
(6:33).
Auxiliary bishop
An auxiliary bishop, in the Roman Catholic Church, is an additional bishop assigned to a diocese because the diocesan bishop is unable to perform his functions, the diocese is so extensive that it requires more than one bishop to administer, or the diocese is attached to a royal or imperial office...
of Aachen.
Born in Krefeld, he grew up in Kempen
Kempen
Kempen may refer to:*Kempen, Germany, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany;*the German name of the Polish town of Kępno, or the former Prussian district Kreis Kempen;*the Dutch and Belgian region of Kempen, usually called Campine in English...
, where he also visited the gymnasium Thomaeum, where he graduated with abitur
Abitur
Abitur is a designation used in Germany, Finland and Estonia for final exams that pupils take at the end of their secondary education, usually after 12 or 13 years of schooling, see also for Germany Abitur after twelve years.The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, often referred to as...
. 1979-1985 he studied law in Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
. 1985-1990 he studied theology at the Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Sankt Georgen (Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...
) and in Freiburg.
On September 26 1992 he was ordained a priest in Aachen, and worked as a chaplain in Hückelhoven
Hückelhoven
Hückelhoven is a town in the district Heinsberg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated on the river Rur, approx. 10 km east of Heinsberg and 20 km south-west of Mönchengladbach.-Town twinning: Hartlepool, England, UK...
until September 1996. From October 1 1996 until March 31 2002 he worked as the chaplain of the bishop and secretary. From October 2002 until March 2004 he was also director of the Collegium Leoninum seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
in Bonn.
On November 21 2003 he was appointed as auxiliary bishop of Aachen and titular bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Crepedula. He was consecrated on January 17 2004 by Heinrich Mussinghoff
Heinrich Mussinghoff
Most Reverend Dr. Heinrich Mussinghoff is the Roman Catholic Bishop of Aachen, Germany.Born in Osterwick in northwestern Westphalia, he studied philosophy and theology in Münster and Freiburg. 1968 he was consecrated as priest in Münster by Bishop Joseph Höffner...
in the Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral, frequently referred to as the "Imperial Cathedral" , is a Roman Catholic church in Aachen, Germany. The church is the oldest cathedral in northern Europe and was known as the "Royal Church of St. Mary at Aachen" during the Middle Ages...
.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms of Karl Borsch is based on the coat of arms of the diocese of Aachen, a black cross on a golden shield. The inner red shield displays at top a deer antler, the symbol of Saint HubertusHubertus
Saint Hubertus or Hubert , called the "Apostle of the Ardennes" was the first Bishop of Liège...
, who is the patron saint of the home parish of Bishop Borsch in Kempen
Kempen
Kempen may refer to:*Kempen, Germany, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany;*the German name of the Polish town of Kępno, or the former Prussian district Kreis Kempen;*the Dutch and Belgian region of Kempen, usually called Campine in English...
. Below is the cross of Saint Anthony the Great
Anthony the Great
Anthony the Great or Antony the Great , , also known as Saint Anthony, Anthony the Abbot, Anthony of Egypt, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, Abba Antonius , and Father of All Monks, was a Christian saint from Egypt, a prominent leader among the Desert Fathers...
, whose feast day is on January 17, the day of the consecration of bishop Borsch.
The slogan of Bishop Borsch is Quaerite primum regnum Dei (But seek first the kingdom of God), taken from Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel According to Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels, one of the three synoptic gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It tells of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth...
(6:33).
Resources
- Biography at the Diocese of Aachen (German)