About Guy Riobé
Lived 1911 – 1978 (aged 67). Guy Riobé was a French catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Guy-Marie Riobé (1911–1978) was a French Catholic Bishop of Orléans in office 1963 to 1978. He held liberal, progressive views influenced by the climate of the Second Vatican Council.
He became prominent because of an altercation with Admiral Sanguinetti, over France's possession of a nuclear deterrent. He died following a swimming accident. His successor, Jean-Marie Lustiger, avoided any reference to Riobé during his installation after a fifteen-month interregnum (1979).
Riobé promoted a de-centered vision of the priesthood, arguing in favor of the creation of new types of ministries.
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Who was Guy Riobé?
Catholic bishop
When was Guy Riobé born?
Guy Riobé was born on 24 April 1911 in Rennes.
When did Guy Riobé die?
Guy Riobé died on 18 July 1978 in Le Grau-du-Roi.
What was Guy Riobé's occupation?
Guy Riobé was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Guy Riobé?
Guy Riobé was French.
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