Gabriel Malzaire

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Gabriel Malzaire

CMG
Metropolitan Archbishop of Castries
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See Castries
Appointed11 February 2022
Installed24 April 2022
Predecessor Robert Rivas, O.P.
Orders
Ordination28 July 1985
Consecration4 October 2002
by  Kelvin Edward Felix
Personal details
Born (1957-10-04) October 4, 1957 (age 66)
Mon Repos, Saint Lucia
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoAll I want is to know Jesus Christ
Styles of
Gabriel Malzaire
Coat of arms of Gabriel Malzaire (Castries).svg
Reference style The Most Reverend
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

Gabriel Malzaire CMG (born 4 October 1957 in Mon Repos, Saint Lucia) is a Saint Lucian clergyman and Metropolitan Archbishop of Castries. [1] He was ordained in 1985 and was appointed bishop in 2002. [2] While he had previously opposed efforts to repeal laws against homosexuality Roseau, in 2021 he changed course and began to support efforts to repeal them. [3] [4] On 11 February 2022, he was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Castries, to be installed on 24 April. [2] [5]

He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for "services to Community Development." [6]

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References

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  3. "Catholic bishop reverses himself, favors Dominica's anti-gay laws". Erasing 76 Crimes. January 27, 2021.
  4. "Bishop reverses course, supports LGBTQ criminalization laws in Dominica". National Catholic Reporter. January 26, 2021.
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