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John Berthier

1840 – 1908

French priest and missionary

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About John Berthier

Lived 1840 – 1908 (aged 68). John Berthier was a French catholic priest and catholic missionary.

John Baptiste Berthier (February 24, 1840 – October 16, 1908) was a Catholic missionary and educator. He founded a Catholic religious institute, the Institute for Late Vocations in Grave, the Netherlands in 1895 - organized to meet the needs of men who desired to become priests later in their life.

Life Berthier was born February 24, 1840, in Chatonnay in southern France. Berthier was first assigned to the Minor Seminary of Saint Joseph in Corps.

The organization received episcopal approval in 1904, and took the name Missionaries of the Holy Family. Berthier died October 16, 1908. Berthier was the author of 36 ascetical and theological works, largely relating to the diversity of ways to holiness through imitating the holy family. there were Holy Family priests and brothers serving in 22 countries around the world. its members cultivate a special devotion to Our Lady, Reconciler of Sinners, retaining thus a spiritual kinship with the Missionaries of La Salette, of which Berthier was a member.

The cause for beatification for John Berthier has been opened.

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John Baptiste Berthier, Jean-Baptiste Berthier

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Berthier?

French priest and missionary (1840-1908)

When was John Berthier born?

John Berthier was born on 24 February 1840 in Châtonnay.

When did John Berthier die?

John Berthier died on 16 October 1908 in Grave.

What was John Berthier's occupation?

John Berthier was a catholic priest and catholic missionary.

What nationality was John Berthier?

John Berthier was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Berthier

· Wikidata: Q1684610

· DBpedia: John Berthier

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