Emmanuel Célestin Suhard
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Emmanuel Célestin Suhard (French pronunciation: [emanɥɛl selɛstɛ̃ sɥaʁ]; 5 April 1874 – 30 May 1949) was a French cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Paris from 1940 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1935. He was instrumental in the founding of the Mission of France and the worker-priest movement, to bring the clergy closer to the people.
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Cardinal, Archbishop of Paris | |
See | Paris |
Appointed | 11 May 1940 |
Term ended | 30 May 1949 |
Predecessor | Jean Cardinal Verdier, P.S.S. |
Successor | Maurice Cardinal Feltin |
Other post(s) | Cardinal–Priest of S. Onofrio |
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Ordination | 18 December 1897 by Lucido Cardinal Parocchi |
Consecration | 3 October 1928 |
Created cardinal | 16 December 1935 by Pope Pius XI |
Rank | Cardinal–Priest |
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Born | 5 April 1874 |
Died | 30 May 1949 (1949-05-31) (aged 75) Paris, France |
Buried | Notre-Dame de Paris |
Nationality | French |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Motto | In fide et lenitate |
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