Johannes Antonius de Kok

Johannes Antonius de Kok, O.F.M. (born 28 August 1930) is a Dutch Roman Catholic prelate, who served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Utrecht from 1982 until his retirement in 2005. A member of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), he combined pastoral ministry with service in diocesan governance for more than two decades.

Early life and religious formation De Kok was born on 28 August 1930 in The Hague, Netherlands. He entered the Order of Friars Minor at a young age and received his formation within the Franciscan tradition, which emphasizes community life, pastoral care, and simplicity. He was ordained a priest on 11 March 1956.

As auxiliary bishop, de Kok assisted the archbishop in pastoral oversight of parishes, clergy support, confirmations, and diocesan administration. His episcopal motto, Communicantes in fidelitate ("Sharing in fidelity"), reflected both his Franciscan spirituality and his emphasis on communion within the Church.

In 2022, the 40th anniversary of his episcopal ordination was marked within the Dutch Franciscan community.