Archbishop of Aix (-Arles)
Christian Delarbre. Archbishop of Aix since 2022. Born September 2, 1964. Ordained priest May 19, 1996. Appointed bishop July 5, 2022. Consecrated bishop October 2, 2022. Responsibilities. Member: Mission de France Committee. Member: Doctrinal Commission. Education: Science and Engineering degree (École Centrale de Lyon). Canonical Doctorate in Theology (Institut Catholique de Paris; Toulouse Seminary). Ministries: Episcopal Delegate for Information, Diocese of Auch. Lecturer at the Institut Catholique de Toulouse (1996–2022). Parochial Vicar of L’Isle-Jourdain; youth chaplain (1996–2006). Episcopal Vicar for Youth Ministry; member of the Episcopal Council (2006–2012). Parish Priest of L’Isle-Jourdain (2007–2012). Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Auch (2012–2018). In charge of permanent deacon training for the Ecclesiastical Province of Toulouse (2013–2018). Rector of the Institut Catholique de Toulouse (2018–2022). Member of the Doctrinal Commission (2023–2025).