Overview

• The ceremony at Groningen’s Sint-Jozefkathedraal included the laying on of hands, anointing, and the presentation of the episcopal ring, mitre and staff.
• Pope Leo XIV named Cornelissen in July to succeed Ron van den Hout, who moved to lead the Diocese of Roermond in 2024.
• With today’s ordination he formally assumes leadership of the Diocese of Groningen‑Leeuwarden, which covers areas including Drenthe and Friesland.
• Cornelissen, 60, has been a priest since 1996 and previously served as vicar of the Deventer vicariate, leading parishes and organizing pilgrimages.
• Archbishop Wim Eijk acted as principal consecrator at the rite in Groningen.