Albert Houssiau
Albert Jean Charles Ghislain Houissau (born November 2, 1924) is a Belgian prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as bishop of Liège from 1986 to 2001.[1]
Albert Houssiau | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Liège | |
| See | Liège |
| In office | 1986 - 2001 |
| Predecessor | Guillaume-Marie van Zuylen |
| Successor | Aloys Jousten |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | February 6, 1949 |
| Consecration | May 18, 1986 by Godfried Card. Danneels |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1924 Halle, Belgium  |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Houssiau was born in November 1924 and was ordained a priest on February 6, 1949. He was appointed bishop of Liège on March 17, 1986 by Pope John Paul II, and was consecrated on May 18, 1986. He held the post until his retirement on May 9, 2001.
At age 96, Houssiau is the oldest living Catholic bishop from Belgium.
References
- Bishop Albert Houssiau on catholic-hierarchy.org
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Guillaume-Marie van Zuylen |
Bishop of Liège March 17, 1986—May 9, 2001 |
Succeeded by Aloys Jousten |
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