Richard Joseph Gagnon
Richard Joseph Gagnon (born June 17, 1948 in Lethbridge ) is Archbishop of Winnipeg .
Life
Richard Joseph Gagnon was ordained a priest on June 24, 1983 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Victoria on May 14, 2004 . He received his episcopal ordination from the Archbishop of Vancouver , Raymond Roussin SM , on July 20 of the same year; Co- consecrators were David John James Monroe , Bishop of Kamloops , and Eugene Jerome Cooney , Bishop of Nelson .
On October 28, 2013, Pope Francis appointed Gagnon Archbishop of Winnipeg. The inauguration took place on January 3 of the following year.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Roussin SM |
Bishop of Victoria 2004–2013 |
Gary M. Gordon |
| James Weisgerber |
Archbishop of Winnipeg since 2013 |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gagnon, Richard Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian clergyman, Archbishop of Winnipeg |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 17, 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lethbridge |