Bishop of Belley-Ars
Pascal Roland. Bishop: Belley-Ars, since 2012. Born January 14, 1951. Ordained priest June 16, 1979. Appointed bishop January 27, 2003. Consecrated bishop March 2, 2003. Biography: Son of Jean Roland, a teacher, and Pierrette Franchet. Education: Higher education at the University of Paris-X Nanterre; Carmes University Seminary (Catholic Institute of Paris). Ministries: Parochial vicar at Houilles parish (1980–1986). Head of the diocesan office for vocations and seminarian formation (1986–1994). Parish priest of Coignières and Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré (1986–1990). Parochial vicar at Notre-Dame parish, Versailles (1990–1994). Regional delegate for vocations, Île-de-France (1991–1994). Parish priest of L'Isle-Adam (1994–2000). Diocesan chaplain for the adult catechumenate (1995–2000). Dean of Beaumont-sur-Oise (1997–2000). Professor at Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Issy-les-Moulineaux, teaching Christology (2000–2003). Bishop of Moulins (2003–2012). Member of the Episcopal Commission for the Universal Mission of the Church (2020–2022). Member of the Council for Liturgy and Sacramental Pastoral Care (2022–2024). Episcopal motto: Proclaim the Good News.