Jean Bonfils

Jean Marie Louis Bonfils, S.M.A. (15 February 1930 – 12 May 2026) was a French Roman Catholic prelate, who served as Bishop of Viviers from 1992 to 1998 and as Bishop of Nice from 1998 until his retirement in 2005. He later served as Apostolic Administrator of the Ajaccio from 2011 to 2012.

Early life and priesthood Bonfils was born in Montpellier, France on 15 February 1930.

Bishop of Viviers On 28 November 1992, Pope John Paul II appointed Bonfils Bishop of Viviers. He received episcopal consecration on 10 January 1993; the principal consecrator was Jean Honoré, assisted by Bishops Jacques Jullien and Henri Brincard.

Bishop of Nice On 28 August 1998, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Nice. He served in that capacity until 28 March 2005, when his resignation was accepted upon reaching the canonical retirement age. He served until 22 February 2012.

Death Bonfils died in Nice on 12 May 2026, at the age of 96.