Georges Perron
Georges Marcel Émile Nicolas Perron (born January 12, 1925) is a French prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as bishop of Djibouti from 1992 until his retirement in 2001.
The Most Reverend Georges Perron | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Djibouti | |
| See | Djibouti |
| In office | 1992 - 2001 |
| Predecessor | Michel-Joseph-Gérard Gagnon |
| Successor | Giorgio Bertin |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 29, 1951 |
| Consecration | March 14, 1993 by Jean Cuminal |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1925 Chemillé, France  |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Perron entered the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and was professed in 1945. He was ordained a priest on June 29, 1951.
Pope John Paul II appointed him bishop of Djibouti in Africa on November 21, 1992. On March 14, 1993, Perron was consecrated a bishop. He was bishop of Djibouti until his retirement as of age on March 13, 2001. After his retirement, he returned to France.[1]
References
- Georges Perron on catholicchurch-holyland.com
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Michel-Joseph-Gérard Gagnon |
Bishop of Djibouti November 21, 1992—March 13, 2001 |
Succeeded by Giorgio Bertin |
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