André Richard (Archbishop)
André Richard CSC (born June 30, 1937 in Saint-Ignace ) is Old Archbishop of Moncton .
Life
André Richard joined the religious order of the Congregation of the Holy Cross , made his profession on August 15, 1956, and was ordained a priest on February 17, 1963 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Bathurst on May 20, 1989 . The Archbishop of Moncton, Donat Chiasson , ordained him episcopal on August 9th of the same year ; Co- consecrators were James Hector MacDonald CSC, Bishop of Charlottetown , and Austin-Emile Burke , Bishop of Yarmouth .
On March 16, 2002, he was named Archbishop of Moncton. On June 15, 2012, Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Arsène Richard |
Bishop of Bathurst 1989–2002 |
Valery Vienneau |
| Ernest Léger |
Archbishop of Moncton 2002–2012 |
Valery Vienneau |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Richard, André |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian clergyman, Catholic bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 30, 1937 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Saint-Ignace |