André Rivest
André Rivest (born April 28, 1942 in Repentigny ) is a Canadian clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic bishop of Chicoutimi .
Life
André Rivest was ordained a priest on May 14, 1966 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him auxiliary bishop in Montréal and titular bishop of Thubursicum on June 27, 1995 . The Archbishop of Montréal, Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte , ordained him episcopal on August 15th of the same year; Co-consecrators were the auxiliary bishops in Montréal Jude Saint-Antoine and Leonard James Crowley . As a motto he chose Messagers d'espérance .
On June 19, 2004, he was appointed bishop of Chicoutimi . On November 18, 2017, Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Rinuncia del Vescovo di Chicoutimi (Canada) e nomina del successore. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , November 18, 2017, accessed November 18, 2017 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Guy Couture |
Bishop of Chicoutimi 2004–2017 |
René Guay |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rivest, André |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian clergyman, emeritus Roman Catholic Bishop of Chicoutimi |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 28, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Repentigny |