Bishop of Saint-Claude
Jean-Luc Garin. Bishop: Saint-Claude, since 2021. Born October 27, 1969. Ordained priest June 29, 1997. Appointed bishop December 10, 2020. Consecrated bishop February 14, 2021. Responsibility. Member: Doctrinal Commission. Education: Paris-Sorbonne University; EPHE; Lille Seminary; Institut Catholique de Paris. Ministries: Student chaplain in Dunkirk; Parochial vicar at Grande-Synthe parish (1997–1998). Head of youth ministry for the Lille metropolitan area and parochial vicar at Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul parish in Lille (1998–2004). Professor of Biblical studies and theology of mission (2004–2020). Pastor of Seclin-Attiches parish (2004–2010) and of the parish of Houplin-Ancoisne and Noyelles-lez-Seclin (2007–2010). Head of the diocesan office for continuing formation (2008–2012). Director of the first cycle at Lille Seminary (2010–2012). Rector of Lille Seminary and member of the Episcopal Council (2012–2020). Head of initial formation for permanent diaconate candidates in the province of Lille (2015–2020). Secretary of the National Council of Major Seminaries (2015–2018). Pastor of Lambersart parish and Dean of Rives-de-la-Deûle (2020). Episcopal motto: Hope does not disappoint.