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François-Marie Picaud

1878 – 1960

French bishop

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Lived 1878 – 1960 (aged 82). François-Marie Picaud was a French catholic priest and catholic bishop.

François-Marie Picaud (31 January 1878 – 29 March 1960) was a French Catholic prelate. He served as the auxiliary bishop of Vannes from 1925 and later as the bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux from 1931 to 1954.

Picaud was ordained as a priest on 20 December 1900. On 15 May 1925, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Vannes and titular bishop of Erythrae in Asia Minor. He was consecrated as a bishop on 1 July 1925. On 12 September 1931, he was named bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux.

During his tenure, Picaud oversaw the diocese through the tumultuous years of World War II, during which the region suffered significant destruction, particularly organizing those made homeless during the fighting.

In 1951, he officiated the funeral of Mother Agnès of Jesus, the prioress of the Carmel of Lisieux and sister of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

On 5 August 1954, Picaud retired and was named Bishop Emeritus of Bayeux and Lisieux, as well as titular bishop of Alba Maritima in Dalmatia. He died on 29 March 1960. His episcopal motto was "In virtute Dei" ("In the power of God").

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Titular bishop, Diocesan bishop, Auxiliary bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was François-Marie Picaud?

French bishop (1878-1960)

When was François-Marie Picaud born?

François-Marie Picaud was born on 31 January 1878 in Josselin.

When did François-Marie Picaud die?

François-Marie Picaud died on 29 March 1960 in Malestroit.

What was François-Marie Picaud's occupation?

François-Marie Picaud was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was François-Marie Picaud?

François-Marie Picaud was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François-Marie Picaud

· Wikidata: Q3083553

· DBpedia: François-Marie Picaud

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