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Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet

1922 – 2013

Roman Catholic Bishop

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Lived 1922 – 2013 (aged 90). Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet was a French catholic deacon, catholic priest, university teacher and catholic bishop.

Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet (8 April 1922 – 23 January 2013) was a French prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

Vilnet was born in Chaumont and was ordained a priest on 22 October 1944. Vilnet was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Saint-Dié on 24 September 1964 and consecrated on 13 December 1964.

On 16 June 1968, Bishop Vilnet was involved in a serious automobile accident with another vehicle driven by future American presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Vilnet was appointed to the Diocese of Lille on 13 August 1983 and remained there until his retirement on 2 July 1998.

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Positions held
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lille, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint-Dié, President of Bishops' Conference of France
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Jean-Felix-Albert-Marie Vilnet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet?

Roman Catholic Bishop (1922-2013)

When was Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet born?

Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet was born on 8 April 1922 in Chaumont.

When did Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet die?

Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet died on 23 January 2013 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges.

What was Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet's occupation?

Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet was a catholic deacon, catholic priest, university teacher and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet?

Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Félix-Albert-Marie Vilnet

· Wikidata: Q744202

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