Gérard Couturier
Gérard Couturier (* 12. January 1913 in Saint-Louis-du-Ha Ha! , Quebec , Canada ; † 2. February 1999 ) was a Canadian clergyman and bishop of Hauterive .
Life
After studying Catholic theology and philosophy, Gérard Couturier received the sacrament of ordination on March 25, 1938 from the Bishop of Rimouski , Georges-Alexandre Courchesne .
On December 27, 1956, Pope Pius XII appointed him . to the Bishop of St. Lawrence Gulf. The Archbishop of Rimouski, Charles Eugène Parent , donated him episcopal ordination on February 28, 1957 ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Gaspé , Albini LeBlanc , and the auxiliary bishop in Chicoutimi , Marius Paré . The inauguration took place on March 12, 1957. During the tenure of Bishop Gérard Couturier, the cathedral Saint-Jean-Eudes was built.
Gérard Couturier resigned as Bishop of Hauterive on September 7, 1974 for health reasons. He spent his retirement in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts .
Couturier attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council .
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Napoléon-Alexandre Labrie CIM |
Bishop of Sankt-Lorenz-Golf / Hauterive 1956–1974 |
Jean-Guy Couture |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Couturier, Gérard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian clergyman, Bishop of Hauterive |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 12, 1913 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! , Québec , Canada |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 2, 1999 |