Bishop of Nantes
Laurent Percerou. Bishop: Nantes, since 2020. Born September 11, 1961. Ordained priest June 14, 1992. Appointed bishop February 14, 2013. Consecrated bishop April 14, 2013. Responsibilities. Member: Permanent Council of the French Bishops' Conference. Supervising Bishop: CCFD - Terre Solidaire. Education: History studies at François Rabelais University in Tours; Institut Catholique de Paris. Ministries: Parish priest in the Vallée de l'Eure deanery (1993–2003). Head of the diocesan vocations office (1995–2007). Vicar General (2003–2013). Chaplain for the Scouts and Guides of France (2003–2013). Diocesan head of priestly formation (2004–2011). Diocesan administrator (2005–2006). Chaplain for Notre-Dame High School in Chartres (2005–2011). Chaplain for the ACO (Catholic Workers' Action) and the Workers' Mission (2005–2011). Sector spiritual advisor for the Équipes Notre-Dame (2008–2013). Chaplain for the diocesan catechesis office (2009–2013). Parish priest of Saint-Gilduin parish (2011–2013). Bishop of Moulins (2013–2020). President of the Council for Children's and Youth Ministry (2017–2023). Member of the Council for Solidarity and Diaconia (2023–2024). Episcopal motto: May all be one, so that the world may believe.