Archbishop of Avignon
François Fonlupt. Archbishop: Avignon, since 2021. Born December 20, 1954. Ordained priest March 25, 1979. Appointed bishop April 2, 2011. Consecrated bishop June 5, 2011. Biography: Son of Antony Fonlupt, tax collector, and his wife, née Jeanne Desmariaux. Education: Major Seminary of Clermont-Ferrand; Catholic Institute of Paris (ICP). Ministries: Parochial vicar of Issoire and high school chaplain (1979–1986). National chaplain of the JICF and theology student at the ICP (1986–1990). Secretary of the Presbyteral Council (1987–1996). Assisting priest in Chamalières (1990–1997). Diocesan chaplain for the ACI and movements in independent professional sectors (1992–2000). Head of the Clermont-North pastoral unit (1997–2002). Diocesan head of the catechumenate (2002–2011). Parish priest of Sainte-Anne de Montjuzet and Dean of Clermont Centre-Ouest (2003–2005). Episcopal Vicar in charge of ongoing formation, interreligious dialogue, and territorial affairs (2005–2011). Bishop of Rodez (2011–2021). Member of the Permanent Council of the Bishops' Conference of France (2013–2019). President of the Council for Movements and Associations of the Faithful (2019–2024). Episcopal motto: For you and for the multitude.