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Jean Marcel Honoré

1920 – 2013

Catholic cardinal

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About Jean Marcel Honoré

Lived 1920 – 2013 (aged 92). Jean Marcel Honoré was a French catholic deacon, catholic priest, university teacher and catholic bishop.

Jean Marcel Honoré (13 August 1920 – 28 February 2013) was a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a former archbishop of Tours. He was born in Saint-Brice-en-Coglès.

He was ordained on 29 June 1943 after studying at the seminary in Rennes, and from 1958 to 1964 was secretary general of the National Commission for Religious Education and director of the National Centre of Religious Teaching. He was made Bishop of Évreux in 1972 and Archbishop of Tours in 1981. Honoré was known as a specialist in the works of Cardinal Newman.

In 1990, Honoré recognized the Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb as a public association of the Christian faithful. He went on to promote the group's cause in Rome. Honoré was created cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001. Honoré died on 28 February 2013.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Catholic University of Paris
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Cardinal, Bishop of Évreux
Employers
Catholic University of the West
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Jean Marcel Honore, Jean Honoré

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Marcel Honoré?

Catholic cardinal (1920–2013)

When was Jean Marcel Honoré born?

Jean Marcel Honoré was born on 13 August 1920 in Saint-Brice-en-Coglès.

When did Jean Marcel Honoré die?

Jean Marcel Honoré died on 28 February 2013 in Tours.

What was Jean Marcel Honoré's occupation?

Jean Marcel Honoré was a catholic deacon, catholic priest, university teacher and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Jean Marcel Honoré?

Jean Marcel Honoré was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Marcel Honoré

· Wikidata: Q712023

· DBpedia: Jean Honoré

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