Xavier Novell Gomá
Xavier Novell Gomà (born April 20, 1969)[1] is a Spanish former and suspended Roman Catholic bishop. He was the Bishop of Solsona from 2010 to 2021.
Xavier Novell Gomà | |
|---|---|
| Former Bishop of Solsona | |
.jpg) Xavier Novell Gomà in 2016 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Solsona |
| In office | 2010–2021 |
| Predecessor | Jaume Traserra Cunillera |
| Successor | Francisco Conesa Ferrer |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 6 July 1997 |
| Consecration | 12 December 2010 by Luis Ladaria Ferrer |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Xavier Novell Gomà |
| Born | 20 April 1969 Ossó de Sió, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic (formerly) |
| Spouse | Silvia Caballol |
| Motto | Omnia propter Evangelium |
| Coat of arms |  |
Early life and education
changeXavier Novell was born on April 20, 1969, in Ossó de Sió, Spain. He was ordained a priest on July 6, 1997.[2][1]
Bishop of Solsona
changeOn November 3, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him as the Bishop of Solsona. He was consecrated by Cardinal Luis Ladaria Ferrer on December 12, 2010.[2][1]
Resignation and personal life
changeOn August 23, 2021, Pope Francis accepted his resignation as bishop. Xavier Novell left the priesthood and started a relationship with Silvia Caballol, a writer of satanic erotic literature. On November 22, 2021, they married in a civil ceremony. Because of this, he was suspended from performing any priestly duties. In April 2024, they had a church wedding with a special dispensation given by Pope Francis.[3][2]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mister Xavier Novell Gomà [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Lasota-Krawczyk, Justyna (2024-04-04). "Najmłodszy biskup Hiszpanii wziął ślub. Czekał na zgodę papieża". wiadomosci.wp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ "Biskup wziął ślub cywilny. Utracił prawo do nauczania i udzielania sakramentów". DEON.pl (in Polish). 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2024-07-29.