Archbishop of Fort-de-France
David Macaire, O.P. Archbishop of Fort-de-France since 2015. He was born on October 20, 1969. He was ordained a priest on June 23, 2001. He was appointed bishop on March 7, 2015. He was consecrated bishop on April 12, 2015. Education: Licentiate in Philosophy; Master’s degree (Canonical Licentiate) in Theology. Ministries: Chaplain for middle and high schools (Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille) (1995–2015). Chaplain for Scouts of Europe (Toulouse) and Scouts Unitaires de France (Bordeaux) (1998–2011). Assistant to the Lay Dominican Fraternities; preacher for retreats, workshops, radio, and TV (1999–2015). Master of Students at the Dominican priory in Bordeaux (2001–2006). Spiritual advisor for the *Équipes Notre-Dame* (Teams of Our Lady) (2002–2011). Parochial vicar in the Bordeaux port area (2002–2006). Prior of the Dominican priory in Bordeaux (2006–2011). Prior of the Dominican priory at La Sainte-Baume (2011–2015). Rector of the Sanctuary of La Sainte-Baume (2011–2015). Diocesan exorcist for the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon (2012–2015). Apostolic Administrator of Basse-Terre (2021–2023). Episcopal motto: "Show Jesus."