Guy Riobé, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Guy Riobé

Catholic bishop

Date of Birth: 24-Apr-1911

Place of Birth: Rennes, Brittany, France

Date of Death: 18-Jul-1978

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Guy-Marie Riobé (1911–1978) was a mid-twentieth century bishop of Orléans, France, in office 1963 to 1978.
He held liberal, progressive views influenced by the climate of the Second Vatican Council.
He became prominent because of an altercation with Admiral Sanguinetti, over France's possession of a nuclear deterrent.
He died following a swimming accident.
His successor, Jean-Marie Lustiger, avoided any reference to Riobé during his installation after a fifteen-month interregnum (1979).Riobé promoted a de-centered vision of the priesthood, arguing in favor of the creation of new types of ministries.