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Joachim Wanke

German Roman Catholic bishop

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born: 1941
died: 2026
age at death: 84
known for: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

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Joachim Wanke was a German Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Erfurt following its re-establishment after German reunification. He led the diocese from its formation in 1994 until his retirement in 2012. He was noted for his pastoral work in East Germany and his theological contributions within the German Bishops' Conference.

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