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| term_start = 3 Apr 1850
| term_start = 3 April 1850
| term_end = 21 Mar 1861
| term_end = 21 March 1861
| predecessor = [[Louis-Charles-Auguste Hébert]]
| predecessor = [[Louis-Charles-Auguste Hébert]]
| successor = [[Joseph-Isidore Godelle]]
| successor = [[Joseph-Isidore Godelle]]
| ordination = 17 June 1821
| ordination = 17 June 1821
| consecration = 10 Nov 1833
| consecration = 10 November 1833
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Mgr. '''Clément BONNAND''' (May 20, 1796 &ndash; March 21, 1861) was a missionary of [[Paris Foreign Missions Society]] and was the Vicar Apostolic of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore|Pondicherry]] from 3 April 1850 until his death on 21 March 1861.<ref name='ch'>{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bbon|Bishop Clément Bonnand, M.E.P.|accessdate=09 December 2014}}</ref>
Mgr. '''Clément BONNAND''' (20 May 1796 &ndash; 21 March 1861) was a missionary of [[Paris Foreign Missions Society]] and was the Vicar Apostolic of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore|Pondicherry]] from 3 April 1850 until his death on 21 March 1861.<ref name='ch'>{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bbon|Bishop Clément Bonnand, M.E.P.|accessdate=9 December 2014}}</ref>


He was born on May 20, 1796 in [[Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire]], France, he was ordained priest on June 17, 1821. He served for some time as an assistant in a parish of his own diocese. He joined the MEP Seminary on November 14, 1823. He left for the Malabar Mission on February 4, 1824 and served first at [[Phirangipuram]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]].
He was born on 20 May 1796 in [[Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire]], France, he was ordained priest on 17 June 1821. He served for some time as an assistant in a parish of his own diocese. He joined the MEP Seminary on 14 November 1823. He left for the Malabar Mission on 4 February 1824 and served first at [[Phirangipuram]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]].


==Consecration==
==Consecration==
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He was selected as Coadjutor by Bishop Louis-Charles-Auguste Hébert in 1831. He hesitated a long time before accepting this charge.
He was selected as Coadjutor by Bishop Louis-Charles-Auguste Hébert in 1831. He hesitated a long time before accepting this charge.
He was consecrated on November 8, 1833 at [[Oulgaret]], in his residence<ref name="annals">[https://books.google.com/books?id=PpVVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA146&ci=140%2C599%2C799%2C166&source=bookclip Annals of the Propagation of the Faith, Volume 1, 1839 - Pg. 146]</ref> at Our Lady of Victory Church. This odd place was chosen for his consecration because the diocese was hit by a heavy famine and it was feared that a lavish ceremony would result in the hatred of the starving people. Mgr. Hébert also advised not to inform about the consecration even to the priests of the vicarate. Anyhow, Mgr. Bonnand informed Fr. Surpiés. The ceremony was considered as a mean one by Bonnand himself, because he was given an old white [[mitre]] and Mgr. Hébert's [[cassock]] was adjusted to fit him.
He was consecrated on 8 November 1833 at [[Oulgaret]] in Our Lady of Victory Church.<ref name="annals">[https://books.google.com/books?id=PpVVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA146&ci=140%2C599%2C799%2C166&source=bookclip Annals of the Propagation of the Faith, Volume 1, 1839 - Pg. 146]</ref> This odd place was chosen for his consecration because the diocese was hit by a heavy famine and it was feared that a lavish ceremony would result in the hatred of the starving people. Mgr. Hébert also advised not to inform about the consecration even to the priests of the vicarate. Anyhow, Mgr. Bonnand informed Fr. Surpiés. The ceremony was considered as a mean one by Bonnand himself, because he was given an old white [[mitre]] and Mgr. Hébert's [[cassock]] was adjusted to fit him.
<ref>{{cite book|last1=P. A.|first1=[[P. A. Sampath Kumar|Sampath Kumar]]|last2=Carof|first2=André|title=History of Pondicherry Mission: An Outline (a translation from French)|year=1999|publisher=Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras|location=Chennai|pages=91–92}}</ref> It is also to be noted that the Annals of the Propagation of the Faith mentions that Dr. Bonnand was authorized by the Holy See to send missionaries to the Maldive Islands where the Christian faith has not reached.<ref name="annals"/>
<ref>{{cite book|last1=P. A.|first1=Sampath Kumar|author-link=P. A. Sampath Kumar|last2=Carof|first2=André|title=History of Pondicherry Mission: An Outline (a translation from French)|year=1999|publisher=Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras|location=Chennai|pages=91–92}}</ref> The Annals of the Propagation of the Faith mentions that Dr. Bonnand was authorized by the Holy See to send missionaries to the Maldive Islands where the Christian faith has not reached.<ref name="annals"/>


==Mission Press==
==Mission Press==
Mgr. Bonnand encouraged his priests to enter into the press media. The catholic mission started their own schools and began to publish books on matter of Catholic Doctrine. Mgr. Bonnand himself published a small catechism book in 1837. Due to the usefulness this media, a new printing press was established by the mission near the cathedral in 1841. In this press, Mgr. Bonnand published a larger catechism book in 1841.<ref>[http://www.children-of-bangalore.com/mep2.htm The Paris Foreign Mission, MEP, Bangalore, India]</ref>
Mgr. Bonnand encouraged his priests to enter into the press media. The catholic mission started their own schools and began to publish books on matter of Catholic Doctrine. Mgr. Bonnand himself published a small catechism book in 1837. Due to the usefulness this media, a new printing press was established by the mission near the cathedral in 1841. In this press, Mgr. Bonnand published a larger catechism book in 1841.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.children-of-bangalore.com/mep2.htm |title=The Paris Foreign Mission, MEP, Bangalore, India |access-date=2012-12-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404132306/http://www.children-of-bangalore.com/mep2.htm |archive-date=2013-04-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==The Synod of Pondicherry==
==The Synod of Pondicherry==
The Salient point of his tenure as Vicar Apostolic, was "The Synod of Pondicherry". It took place from January 18 to February 13, 1844. It was to have a very great influence not only in India but in all the Far East. After the Synod, Father LUQUET was sent to Rome to plead for the creation of local catholic hierarchy in India, but the request was too much ahead of the time.
The Salient point of his tenure as Vicar Apostolic, was "The Synod of Pondicherry". It took place from 18 January to 13 February 1844. It was to have a very great influence not only in India but in all the Far East. After the Synod, Father LUQUET was sent to Rome to plead for the creation of local catholic hierarchy in India, but the request was too much ahead of the time.


On March 16, 1845, the Vicariate Apostolic of Pondicherry was divided into three missions. Namely: Pondicherry, Coimbatore and Mysore. On April 3, 1850, by the Brief "Pastorale Minsisterium" Mysore and Coimbatore too, were elevated into an [[Apostolic Vicariate]].
On 16 March 1845 the Vicariate Apostolic of Pondicherry was divided into three missions. Namely: Pondicherry, Coimbatore and Mysore. On 3 April 1850, by the Brief "Pastorale Minsisterium" Mysore and Coimbatore too, were elevated into an [[Apostolic Vicariate]].


In 1849, Mgr Bonnad held a second synod that completed the work of the Synod of 1844.
In 1849, Mgr Bonnad held a second synod that completed the work of the Synod of 1844.


On August 13, 1859 Mgr Bonnand was appointed by [[Pope Pius IX]], Visitor Apostolic for all the missions in India. He left Pondicherry never to return on November 29, 1859. He died in Benares on March 21, 1861.
On 13 August 1859 Mgr Bonnand was appointed by [[Pope Pius IX]], Visitor Apostolic for all the missions in India. He left Pondicherry, never to return, on 29 November 1859. He died in Benares on 21 March 1861.


The short biography of his predecessor Mgr. Hébert, ends with the following note:" Selecting Mgr BONNAND as his successor may be considered as the greatest service he rendered to the mission." Mgr. Bonnand, was one of the most remarkable Vicar Apostolic of the [[Paris Foreign Missions Society|MEP Society]] and the missions in India where he played an important role for more than 20 years.<ref>[http://archives.mepasie.org/notices/notices-biographiques/bonnand Biography in French at archives.mepasie.org]</ref>
The short biography of his predecessor Mgr. Hébert, ends with the following note:" Selecting Mgr BONNAND as his successor may be considered as the greatest service he rendered to the mission." Mgr. Bonnand, was one of the most remarkable Vicar Apostolic of the [[Paris Foreign Missions Society|MEP Society]] and the missions in India where he played an important role for more than 20 years.<ref>[http://archives.mepasie.org/notices/notices-biographiques/bonnand Biography in French at archives.mepasie.org]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Monsignor

Clément Bonnand

M.E.P.
Vicar Apostolic of Pondicherry
Titular Bishop of Druzipara
Clément Bonnand
Monsignor Clément Bonnand
ChurchCatholic Church
Installed3 April 1850
Term ended21 March 1861
PredecessorLouis-Charles-Auguste Hébert
SuccessorJoseph-Isidore Godelle
Orders
Ordination17 June 1821
Consecration10 November 1833
by Bishop Louis-Charles-Auguste Hébert
Personal details
Born(1796-05-20)20 May 1796
Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire, France
Died21 March 1861(1861-03-21) (aged 64)
Benares
BuriedImmaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry
NationalityFrench
DenominationCatholic

Mgr. Clément BONNAND (20 May 1796 – 21 March 1861) was a missionary of Paris Foreign Missions Society and was the Vicar Apostolic of Pondicherry from 3 April 1850 until his death on 21 March 1861.[1]

He was born on 20 May 1796 in Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire, France, he was ordained priest on 17 June 1821. He served for some time as an assistant in a parish of his own diocese. He joined the MEP Seminary on 14 November 1823. He left for the Malabar Mission on 4 February 1824 and served first at Phirangipuram in Andhra Pradesh.

Consecration

Catechism book printed in Mission press by Clément Bonnand in 1841, donated by Fr. Brertrand S.J to the Congregation of propagation of faith, is now preserved in a Museum in France
Tomb of Mgr. Clément Bonnand
Ordination history of
Clément Bonnand
History
Priestly ordination
Date17 June 1821
Episcopal consecration
Consecrated byLouis-Charles-Auguste Hébert
Date10 November 1833
PlaceOulgaret, Pondicherry
Episcopal succession
Bishops consecrated by Clément Bonnand as principal consecrator
Gaetano Antonio Mulsuce1843
Etienne-Louis Charbonnaux1845
Melchior-Marie-Joseph de Marion-Brésillac1846
Joseph-Isidore Godelle1857

He was selected as Coadjutor by Bishop Louis-Charles-Auguste Hébert in 1831. He hesitated a long time before accepting this charge. He was consecrated on 8 November 1833 at Oulgaret in Our Lady of Victory Church.[2] This odd place was chosen for his consecration because the diocese was hit by a heavy famine and it was feared that a lavish ceremony would result in the hatred of the starving people. Mgr. Hébert also advised not to inform about the consecration even to the priests of the vicarate. Anyhow, Mgr. Bonnand informed Fr. Surpiés. The ceremony was considered as a mean one by Bonnand himself, because he was given an old white mitre and Mgr. Hébert's cassock was adjusted to fit him. [3] The Annals of the Propagation of the Faith mentions that Dr. Bonnand was authorized by the Holy See to send missionaries to the Maldive Islands where the Christian faith has not reached.[2]

Mission Press

Mgr. Bonnand encouraged his priests to enter into the press media. The catholic mission started their own schools and began to publish books on matter of Catholic Doctrine. Mgr. Bonnand himself published a small catechism book in 1837. Due to the usefulness this media, a new printing press was established by the mission near the cathedral in 1841. In this press, Mgr. Bonnand published a larger catechism book in 1841.[4]

The Synod of Pondicherry

The Salient point of his tenure as Vicar Apostolic, was "The Synod of Pondicherry". It took place from 18 January to 13 February 1844. It was to have a very great influence not only in India but in all the Far East. After the Synod, Father LUQUET was sent to Rome to plead for the creation of local catholic hierarchy in India, but the request was too much ahead of the time.

On 16 March 1845 the Vicariate Apostolic of Pondicherry was divided into three missions. Namely: Pondicherry, Coimbatore and Mysore. On 3 April 1850, by the Brief "Pastorale Minsisterium" Mysore and Coimbatore too, were elevated into an Apostolic Vicariate.

In 1849, Mgr Bonnad held a second synod that completed the work of the Synod of 1844.

On 13 August 1859 Mgr Bonnand was appointed by Pope Pius IX, Visitor Apostolic for all the missions in India. He left Pondicherry, never to return, on 29 November 1859. He died in Benares on 21 March 1861.

The short biography of his predecessor Mgr. Hébert, ends with the following note:" Selecting Mgr BONNAND as his successor may be considered as the greatest service he rendered to the mission." Mgr. Bonnand, was one of the most remarkable Vicar Apostolic of the MEP Society and the missions in India where he played an important role for more than 20 years.[5]

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Clément Bonnand.
  1. ^ "Bishop Clément Bonnand, M.E.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney.
  2. ^ a b Annals of the Propagation of the Faith, Volume 1, 1839 - Pg. 146
  3. ^ P. A., Sampath Kumar; Carof, André (1999). History of Pondicherry Mission: An Outline (a translation from French). Chennai: Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras. pp. 91–92.
  4. ^ "The Paris Foreign Mission, MEP, Bangalore, India". Archived from the original on 4 April 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  5. ^ Biography in French at archives.mepasie.org
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by — TITULAR —
Bishop of Druzipara
19 August 1831 – 21 March 1861 		Succeeded by
Preceded byas Superior of Karnatic Mission in Pondicherry Vicar Apostolic of Pondicherry
3 October 1836 – 21 March 1861 		Succeeded by
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