Bertrand Blanchet

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Bertrand Blanchet (born 19 September 1932) is a former Canadian Roman Catholic prelate.

Born in Montmagny, Quebec, Blanchet was ordained to the priesthood in 1956. He was appointed bishop of Gaspé in 1973. He later served as archbishop of Rimouski from 1992 until his retirement in 2008. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Archbishop Bertrand Blanchet". Catholic-Hierarchy.org . Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  2. "Archbishop Bertrand Blanchet receives honorary doctorate". Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2022.