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Roman Catholic Diocese Of Évry-Corbeil-Essonnes
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Évry–Corbeil-Essonnes (Latin: ''Dioecesis Evriensis–Corbiliensis-Exonensis''; French: ''Diocèse d'Evry–Corbeil-Essonnes'') is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in France. Erected in 1966 as the Diocese of Corbeil, the diocese was split off from the Diocese of Versailles. In 1988, the diocese was renamed to the Diocese of Évry–Corbeil-Essonnes. Currently the diocese remains a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Paris. The current bishop is Michel Armand Alexis Jean Pansard who was appointed on 1 August 2017 by Pope Francis. Ordinaries * Albert-Georges-Yves Malbois (9 Oct 1966 Appointed – 13 Sep 1977 Resigned) (died 2 February 2017) *Guy Alexis Herbulot (12 May 1978 Appointed – 15 Apr 2000 Retired) *Michel Dubost, C.I.M. (15 Apr 2000 Appointed – 1 August 2017 Retired) *Michel Armand Alexis Jean Pansard (1 August 2017 Appointed – ) See also * Catholic Church in France *List of Catholic dioceses in France ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Évry Cathedral
Évry Cathedral (french: Cathédrale de la Résurrection d'Évry; "Évry Cathedral of the Resurrection") is a Roman Catholic church architecture, church located in the new town of Évry, Essonne, Évry (Essonne), France. The cathedral was designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. It opened in 1995 and was consecrated and dedicated to Saint Corbinian in 1996. It is the only cathedral begun and completed in France in the 20th century. History Évry is located in the suburbs of Paris, in the new town of Corbeil-Essonnes, which has a large majority immigrant population. The diocese was created in 1966, and the parish church of Saint-Spire was elevated to the status of the bishop's seat as Corbeil Cathedral, but neither it nor any other existing church was suitable in size and location, and the bishop's offices were in a converted primary school. Évry was the natural centre of the area and population of the new diocese and was accordingly chosen as the episcopal centre, but lacked a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |