Pierre Raffin
French Roman Catholic bishop
About Pierre Raffin
Lived 1938 – 2024 (aged 85). Pierre Raffin was a French catholic priest, catholic deacon, catholic bishop, friar, bishop and catholic theologian.
Pierre René Ferdinand Raffin (13 February 1938 – 2 February 2024) was a French prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Born in Nancy, Raffin was professed as a friar of the Dominican Order in 1957, becoming a deacon in 1963. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1964. He was appointed bishop of Metz in 1987, serving until his retirement in 2013.
Raffin died in Metz on 2 February 2024, at the age of 85.
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Who was Pierre Raffin?
French Roman Catholic bishop (1938–2024)
When was Pierre Raffin born?
Pierre Raffin was born on 13 February 1938 in Nancy.
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Pierre Raffin died on 2 February 2024 in Metz.
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Pierre Raffin was a catholic priest, catholic deacon, catholic bishop, friar, bishop and catholic theologian.
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Pierre Raffin was French.
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