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'''Bernard Agré''' (2 March 1926 – 9 June 2014) was the [[archbishop]] of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan|Abidjan]], Côte d'Ivoire, and a [[Cardinal (Catholic Church)|cardinal of the Catholic Church]].
'''Bernard Agré''' (2 March 1926 – 9 June 2014) was the [[archbishop]] of [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan|Abidjan]], Côte d'Ivoire, and a [[Cardinal (Catholic Church)|cardinal of the Catholic Church]].<ref name=FIU>{{cite web |url= https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2001.htm |title= Biographical Dictionary of John Paul II (1978-2005), Consistory of February 21, 2001 (VIII) |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website= Florida International University website, The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church section |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
He was educated at the Seminary of [[Bingerville]] where he studied philosophy, then the Major Seminary of Quidah, Dahomey, now Benin (theology) then finally from 1957 to 1960 at the [[Pontifical Urbaniana University]] in Rome where he earned a doctorate summa cum laude in theology.
He was born in Monga, Côte d'Ivoire.<ref name=CNA>[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55088/agre-bernard Catholic News Agency website, ''Agre, Bernard'']</ref> He was educated at the Seminary of [[Bingerville]] where he studied philosophy, then the Major Seminary of Quidah, Dahomey, now Benin (theology) then finally from 1957 to 1960 at the [[Pontifical Urbaniana University]] in Rome where he earned a doctorate summa cum laude in theology.


He was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the priesthood on 20 July 1953, Bishop Jean Baptiste Boivin, S.M.A. Fr Agré served as a vicar in Dabou, teacher and director of the school, 1953–1956. Rector of the pre-seminary in Bingerville, 1956–1957. Pastor of Notre Dame in Treichville, 1960–1962. He was created [[Monsignor|Domestic prelate]] on 8 December. He also served as vicar general of [[Abidjan]], in charge of private education and of the Seminaries, 1963–1968.
He was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the priesthood on 20 July 1953, Bishop Jean Baptiste Boivin, S.M.A. Fr Agré served as a vicar in Dabou, teacher and director of the school, 1953–1956. Rector of the pre-seminary in Bingerville, 1956–1957. Pastor of Notre Dame in Treichville, 1960–1962. He was created [[Monsignor|Domestic prelate]] on 8 December. He also served as vicar general of [[Abidjan]],<ref name=CNA /> in charge of private education and of the Seminaries, 1963–1968.


He was appointed bishop of Man on 8 June 1968 by [[Pope Paul VI]]. He served as president of the Regional Episcopal Conference of Western Africa, 1985–1991. Transferred to see of [[Yamoussoukro]], 6 March 1992. Promoted to [[metropolitan see]] of Abidjan, 19 December 1994. He was created [[Cardinal-Priest]] of [[San Giovanni Crisostomo a Monte Sacro Alto]] on 21 February 2001 by [[Pope John Paul II]].
He was appointed bishop of Man on 8 June 1968 by [[Pope Paul VI]]. He served as president of the Regional Episcopal Conference of Western Africa, 1985–1991.<ref name=VP>[https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_agre_b.html Vatican Press website, ''Agré Card. Bernard'']</ref> Transferred to see of [[Yamoussoukro]], 6 March 1992. Promoted to [[metropolitan see]] of Abidjan, 19 December 1994. He was created [[Cardinal-Priest]] of [[San Giovanni Crisostomo a Monte Sacro Alto]] on 21 February 2001 by [[Pope John Paul II]].<ref name=VP />


As a cardinal under the age of 80 Agré was one of the [[Cardinal electors in Papal conclave, 2005|cardinal electors]] who participated in the [[Papal conclave, 2005|2005 papal conclave]] that selected [[Pope Benedict XVI]]. His resignation from the pastoral government of the archdiocese was accepted on 2 May 2006, in conformity to canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law.
As a cardinal under the age of 80 Agré was one of the [[Cardinal electors in Papal conclave, 2005|cardinal electors]] who participated in the [[Papal conclave, 2005|2005 papal conclave]] that selected [[Pope Benedict XVI]].<ref name=VP /> His resignation from the pastoral government of the archdiocese was accepted on 2 May 2006, in conformity to canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law.


He was a member of the [[Mbatto]] people. Agré died in Paris on 9 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fratmat.info/une/item/16248-%C3%A9glise-catholique-son-%C3%A9minence-bernard-cardinal-agr%C3%A9-rappel%C3%A9-%C3%A0-dieu-ce-lundi |title=Église catholique: Son Éminence Bernard Cardinal Agré rappelé à Dieu, ce lundi – FRATMAT.INFO, l'Actualité en continu |publisher=Fratmat.info |accessdate=2014-06-12 |language=French |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714222031/http://fratmat.info/une/item/16248-%C3%A9glise-catholique-son-%C3%A9minence-bernard-cardinal-agr%C3%A9-rappel%C3%A9-%C3%A0-dieu-ce-lundi |archivedate=14 July 2014 }}</ref>
He was a member of the [[Mbato language|Mbatto]] people. Agré died in Paris on 9 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fratmat.info/une/item/16248-%C3%A9glise-catholique-son-%C3%A9minence-bernard-cardinal-agr%C3%A9-rappel%C3%A9-%C3%A0-dieu-ce-lundi |title=Église catholique: Son Éminence Bernard Cardinal Agré rappelé à Dieu, ce lundi - FRATMAT.INFO, l'Actualité en continu |publisher=Fratmat.info |accessdate=2014-06-12 |language=French |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714222031/http://fratmat.info/une/item/16248-%C3%A9glise-catholique-son-%C3%A9minence-bernard-cardinal-agr%C3%A9-rappel%C3%A9-%C3%A0-dieu-ce-lundi |archivedate=14 July 2014 }}</ref><ref>[https://www.archivioradiovaticana.va/storico/2014/06/10/death_of_cardinal_bernard_agr%C3%A9_/en-1101581 Vatican Radio website, ''Death of Cardinal Bernard Agré'', article dated June 10, 2014]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 12:10, 25 January 2024

His Eminence

Bernard Agré
Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Abidjan
ArchdioceseAbidjan
SeeAbidjan
Appointed19 December 1994
Installed26 February 1995
Term ended2 May 2006
PredecessorBernard Yago
SuccessorJean-Pierre Kutwa
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of San Giovanni Crisostomo a Monte Sacro Alto
Previous post(s)
Orders
Ordination20 July 1953
by Jean-Baptiste Boivin
Consecration3 October 1968
by Bernard Yago
Created cardinal21 February 2001
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born(1926-03-02)2 March 1926
Monga, Ivory Coast
Died9 June 2014(2014-06-09) (aged 88)
Paris, France
NationalityIvorian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Mottoêtre tout à tous
Coat of armsBernard Agré's coat of arms
Styles of
Bernard Agré
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal
SeeAbidjan (emeritus)

Bernard Agré (2 March 1926 – 9 June 2014) was the archbishop of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and a cardinal of the Catholic Church.[1]

Biography

He was born in Monga, Côte d'Ivoire.[2] He was educated at the Seminary of Bingerville where he studied philosophy, then the Major Seminary of Quidah, Dahomey, now Benin (theology) then finally from 1957 to 1960 at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome where he earned a doctorate summa cum laude in theology.

He was ordained to the priesthood on 20 July 1953, Bishop Jean Baptiste Boivin, S.M.A. Fr Agré served as a vicar in Dabou, teacher and director of the school, 1953–1956. Rector of the pre-seminary in Bingerville, 1956–1957. Pastor of Notre Dame in Treichville, 1960–1962. He was created Domestic prelate on 8 December. He also served as vicar general of Abidjan,[2] in charge of private education and of the Seminaries, 1963–1968.

He was appointed bishop of Man on 8 June 1968 by Pope Paul VI. He served as president of the Regional Episcopal Conference of Western Africa, 1985–1991.[3] Transferred to see of Yamoussoukro, 6 March 1992. Promoted to metropolitan see of Abidjan, 19 December 1994. He was created Cardinal-Priest of San Giovanni Crisostomo a Monte Sacro Alto on 21 February 2001 by Pope John Paul II.[3]

As a cardinal under the age of 80 Agré was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that selected Pope Benedict XVI.[3] His resignation from the pastoral government of the archdiocese was accepted on 2 May 2006, in conformity to canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law.

He was a member of the Mbatto people. Agré died in Paris on 9 June 2014.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Biographical Dictionary of John Paul II (1978-2005), Consistory of February 21, 2001 (VIII)". Florida International University website, The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church section.
  2. ^ a b Catholic News Agency website, Agre, Bernard
  3. ^ a b c Vatican Press website, Agré Card. Bernard
  4. ^ "Église catholique: Son Éminence Bernard Cardinal Agré rappelé à Dieu, ce lundi - FRATMAT.INFO, l'Actualité en continu" (in French). Fratmat.info. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  5. ^ Vatican Radio website, Death of Cardinal Bernard Agré, article dated June 10, 2014
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