Hubertus van Megen
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Hubertus van Megen | |
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| Apostolic Nuncio to Germany | |
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Hubertus van Megen in 2018
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| Appointed | 9 April 2026 |
| Predecessor | Nikola Eterović |
| Other post | Titular Archbishop of Novaliciana |
| Previous posts | Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya & Permanent Observer of the Holy See to UNEP and UN-HABITAT (2019–2026) Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan (2019-2024) Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan and Eritrea (2014–2019) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 13 June 1987 |
| Consecration | 17 May 2014 by Pietro Parolin, Frans Wiertz, and Silvano Maria Tomasi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1961 Eygelshoven, Netherlands |
| Motto | In Lumine Tuo (Latin for 'In Your Light') |
Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen (born 4 October 1961) is a Dutch prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
Biography
Hubertus van Megen was born on 4 October 1961 in Eygelshoven, the Netherlands. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Roermond on 13 June 1987.
Diplomatic career
He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See and was assigned to Somalia and Brazil. As a Nunciature Council, he was at the Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva. In Malawi, he was Chargé d'Affaires beginning in 2010.[1]
On 8 March 2014, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Novaliciana and Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan.[2] He received his episcopal consecration from Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on 17 May.[3] In 2014, he received the additional responsibilities as Apostolic Nuncio to Eritrea.[4]
On 16 February 2019, he became the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya.[5] That same year, he was named Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan as well.[6] In 2019, he transferred to the United Nations and served as the Permanent Observer at the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).[7]
On 9 April 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed him as nuncio to Germany.[8]
See also
References
- Back to citation "Malawi: New Resident Chargé d'Affaires". allAfrica. 24 September 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e Nomine, 08.03.2014" [Resignations and Appointments, 08.03.2014] (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- Back to citation "Aartsbisschop gewijd in Roermond" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e Nomine, 07.06.2014" [Resignations and Appointments, 07.06.2014] (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 7 June 2014.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 16.02.2019" [Resignations and Appointments, 16.02.2019] (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 19.03.2019" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 25.05.2019" [Resignations and Appointments, 25.05.2019] (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 09.04.2026". Retrieved 9 April 2026.