Gérald Lacroix
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Gérald Cyprien Lacroix ISPX[1] (French pronunciation: [lakʁwa]; born July 27, 1957) is a Canadian Catholic prelate who has served as the Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 22 February 2011. He has been a cardinal since 22 February 2014. He was previously Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec.[2] He is a member of the Council of Cardinals.
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Cardinal, Archbishop of Quebec Primate of Canada | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Archdiocese | Quebec |
Appointed | 22 February 2011 |
Installed | 25 March 2011 |
Predecessor | Marc Ouellet |
Other post(s) | Cardinal Priest of San Giuseppe all'Aurelio |
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Ordination | 8 October 1988 by Maurice Couture |
Consecration | 24 May 2009 by Marc Ouellet |
Created cardinal | 22 February 2014 by Pope Francis |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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Born | (1957-07-27) 27 July 1957 (age 66) Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset, Quebec, Canada |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Parents | Brigitte Laurendeau & Raymond Lacroix |
Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Quebec (2009–2011) Titular Bishop of Hilta (2009–2011) |
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Motto | Mane nobiscum Domine (Stay with us, Lord) |
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Reference style | His Eminence |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
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