Bishop Denis Moutel

Denis Moutel. Bishop: Saint-Brieuc, since 2010. Born January 6, 1952. Ordained priest June 11, 1977. Appointed bishop August 20, 2010. Consecrated bishop October 10, 2010. Biography: Son of Maurice Moutel, a physician, and Madeleine Boutin. Education: Seminaries in Nantes and Angers. Studies in German and theology in Münster. Military service in Baden-Baden. Theology at the Catholic Institute of Paris. Ministries: Parochial vicar at Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste parish in Nantes (1977–1979). Parochial vicar at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Joies parish in Nantes (1981–1982). Diocesan chaplain for public school chaplaincies (1982–1991). Diocesan chaplain for Catholic education (1991–1999). Parish priest in Nantes and episcopal delegate for youth ministry (1999–2003). Episcopal vicar (2003). Episcopal delegate for the lay apostolate (2003–2006). Vicar general (2004–2010). Chair of the Finance Council (2019–2024). Chair of the Council for Economic, Social, and Legal Affairs (2019–2024). Episcopal motto: Since you are loved by God.