Bishop of Perpignan-Elne
Thierry Scherrer. Bishop: Perpignan-Elne, since 2023. Born January 22, 1959. Ordained priest June 26, 1988. Appointed bishop May 21, 2008. Consecrated bishop July 6, 2008. Biography: Son of Bertrand Scherrer, aviator, and Sabine Magnien. Education: Paray-le-Monial Seminary. Saint-Luc Seminary in Aix-en-Provence. Institute of Theological Studies in Brussels. Gregorian University in Rome. Ministries: Parochial vicar at Saint-Sauveur Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence (1991–1996). Student chaplain, responsible for coordinating student chaplaincies in Aix-en-Provence (1991–1996). Member of the formation team at Saint-Luc Seminary (1996–2004). Superior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste community (preparatory year of the diocesan seminary) (1996–2004). Episcopal delegate to the diocesan vocations service (1996–2004). Priest accompanying the diocesan healthcare pastoral service (1999–2004). Auxiliary priest serving the parishes of Bouc-Bel-Air and Cabriès-Calais (2000–2004). Parish priest of Puyricard and Dean of Aix - Sainte-Victoire (2004–2007). Parish administrator for the parishes of Peyrolles, Jouques, Meyrargues, Le-Puy - Sainte-Réparade, Saint-Canadet, and Saint-Paul-lès-Durance (Aix - Val de Durance pastoral unit) (2006–2007). Parish priest of Saint-Sauveur Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence and Dean of Aix - Sainte-Victoire (2007–2008). Bishop of Laval (2008–2023). Member of the Episcopal Commission for Ordained Ministers and Lay People in Ecclesial Mission (2009–2014). Member of the Council for Movements and Associations of the Faithful (2014–2020). Member of the Council for Liturgy and Sacramental Pastoral Care (2020–2024). Episcopal motto: Seek your fullness in the Spirit.