Thomas Maria Renz (born December 9, 1957 in München) is a German theologian and, since April 29, 1997, an auxiliary bishop of the

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and the

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. Renz was ordained for the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart in

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in 1984. Then, he worked as a Reverent in Bad Saulgau. At 39, he was the youngest participant of the German Bishops Conference. On account of his uncomplicated manner, he is called the "Bishop of Youth."Thomas Maria Renz at catholic-hierarchy.org
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