Gérard-Joseph Deschamps
Canadian Catholic bishop in Papua New Guinea (1929–2022)
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Summary
Gérard-Joseph Deschamps was born on July 4, 1929[1], in Eastview[2]. He died on February 25, 2022[3], in Sainte-Dorothée[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic missionary[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[9]
- Position held: diocesan bishop[10], apostolic prefect[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Religious order: Company of Mary[14]
- Family name: Deschamps[15]
- Given name: Gérard-Joseph[16]
- Significant event: The sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church[17]
- Motto text: Omnia Omnibus Pastor[18]
- Consecrator: Sergio Pignedoli[19], Gérard-Marie Coderre[20], René Audet[21]
FAQs
Where was Gérard-Joseph Deschamps born?
Gérard-Joseph Deschamps's place of birth was Eastview[2].
Where did Gérard-Joseph Deschamps die?
Gérard-Joseph Deschamps passed away in Sainte-Dorothée[4].
What did Gérard-Joseph Deschamps do for work?
Gérard-Joseph Deschamps worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic missionary[6], and Catholic bishop[7].