André-Joseph Léonard
Belgian Catholic archbishop (born 1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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André-Joseph Léonard (born 6 May 1940) is a Belgian Catholic retired prelate who served as the Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and Primate of Belgium from 2010 to 2015.
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His Excellency André-Joseph Léonard | |
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Archbishop Emeritus of Mechelen-Brussels | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Mechelen-Brussels |
Installed | 27 February 2010 |
Term ended | 6 November 2015 |
Predecessor | Godfried Danneels |
Successor | Jozef De Kesel |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Namur (1991-2010) |
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Ordination | 19 July 1964 |
Consecration | 14 April 1991 by André-Marie Charue |
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Born | André Léonard (1940-05-06) 6 May 1940 (age 84) |
Nationality | Belgian |
Occupation | Philosopher, theologian |
Alma mater | Université catholique de Louvain |
Motto | Oh, oui, viens, Seigneur Jésus! Apocalypse 22:17–20[1] |
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He had previously served as Bishop of Namur from 1991 until 2010 under the name André-Mutien Léonard. Pope Francis accepted his resignation from Mechelen-Brussels on 1 June 2015.