Jean Laffitte
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Jean Clément Marie Gérard Joseph Françoise Georges Laffitte (born in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
, France
, (5 May 1952-) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
since 22 October 2009. He previously served as Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life
.
Laffitte attended the University of Toulouse
, graduating with a degree in Political Science
in 1973. He also attended some courses at the University of Cambridge
in 1979 and the University of Salamanca
in 1980.
In 1984 he entered the Pontifical French Seminary
in Rome
. He attended courses in philosophy
and theology
at the Pontifical Gregorian University
, earning his degrees of Bachelor in Theology and Philosophy in 1988. He was ordained priest on 2 July 1989 for the Diocese of Autun, Chalon and Macon. Is a member of the Community of Emmanuel.
He continued his studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
, earning his doctorate
in moral theology
.
Since 1994 he has taught at the institute as a professor of conjugal ethics, anthropology and spirituality at the Lateran University. From 1999 to 2001, he served as Vice-Dean. Since 2003 he is a consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
. On 28 January 2005, as the under-secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
. He was appointed Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life on 24 January 2006. He is the author of several publications. He was appointed secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family and Titular Bishop
of Entrevaux on 22 October 2009.
Bishop Laffitte was ordained with Bishop Mario Toso
, newly named secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
and Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole, F.D.P. who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of L'Aquila
at the Vatican on 12 December 2009. The principal consecrator was Cardinal Secretary of State
Tarcisio Bertone, SDB
.
Jean Clément Marie Gérard Joseph Françoise Georges Laffitte (born in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
, France
, (5 May 1952-) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
since 22 October 2009. He previously served as Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life
.
Laffitte attended the University of Toulouse
, graduating with a degree in Political Science
in 1973. He also attended some courses at the University of Cambridge
in 1979 and the University of Salamanca
in 1980.
In 1984 he entered the Pontifical French Seminary
in Rome
. He attended courses in philosophy
and theology
at the Pontifical Gregorian University
, earning his degrees of Bachelor in Theology and Philosophy in 1988. He was ordained priest on 2 July 1989 for the Diocese of Autun, Chalon and Macon. Is a member of the Community of Emmanuel.
He continued his studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
, earning his doctorate
in moral theology
.
Since 1994 he has taught at the institute as a professor of conjugal ethics, anthropology and spirituality at the Lateran University. From 1999 to 2001, he served as Vice-Dean. Since 2003 he is a consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
. On 28 January 2005, as the under-secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
. He was appointed Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life on 24 January 2006. He is the author of several publications. He was appointed secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family and Titular Bishop
of Entrevaux on 22 October 2009.
Bishop Laffitte was ordained with Bishop Mario Toso
, newly named secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
and Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole, F.D.P. who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of L'Aquila
at the Vatican on 12 December 2009. The principal consecrator was Cardinal Secretary of State
Tarcisio Bertone, SDB
.
Jean Clément Marie Gérard Joseph Françoise Georges Laffitte (born in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
, France
, (5 May 1952-) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
since 22 October 2009. He previously served as Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life
.
Laffitte attended the University of Toulouse
, graduating with a degree in Political Science
in 1973. He also attended some courses at the University of Cambridge
in 1979 and the University of Salamanca
in 1980.
In 1984 he entered the Pontifical French Seminary
in Rome
. He attended courses in philosophy
and theology
at the Pontifical Gregorian University
, earning his degrees of Bachelor in Theology and Philosophy in 1988. He was ordained priest on 2 July 1989 for the Diocese of Autun, Chalon and Macon. Is a member of the Community of Emmanuel.
He continued his studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
, earning his doctorate
in moral theology
.
Since 1994 he has taught at the institute as a professor of conjugal ethics, anthropology and spirituality at the Lateran University. From 1999 to 2001, he served as Vice-Dean. Since 2003 he is a consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
. On 28 January 2005, as the under-secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
. He was appointed Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life on 24 January 2006. He is the author of several publications. He was appointed secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family and Titular Bishop
of Entrevaux on 22 October 2009.
Bishop Laffitte was ordained with Bishop Mario Toso
, newly named secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
and Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole, F.D.P. who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of L'Aquila
at the Vatican on 12 December 2009. The principal consecrator was Cardinal Secretary of State
Tarcisio Bertone, SDB
.
Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Oloron-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town of Oloron-Sante-Marie is positioned at the junction of two rivers and has a population of approximately 12,000. While not spectacular, it is a pleasant looking town, with an ancient quarter,...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, (5 May 1952-) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
Pontifical Council for the Family
The Pontifical Council for the Family is part of the Curia of the Roman Catholic Church. It was established by Pope John Paul II on 9 May 1981 with his motu proprio Familia a Deo Instituta, replacing the Committee for the Family that Pope Paul VI had established in 1973...
since 22 October 2009. He previously served as Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life
Pontifical Academy for Life
The Pontifical Academy for Life or Pontificia Accademia Pro Vita is a Pontifical Academy of the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to promoting the Church's consistent life ethic...
.
Laffitte attended the University of Toulouse
University of Toulouse
The Université de Toulouse is a consortium of French universities, grandes écoles and other institutions of higher education and research, named after one of the earliest universities established in Europe in 1229, and including the successor universities to that earlier university...
, graduating with a degree in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
in 1973. He also attended some courses at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
in 1979 and the University of Salamanca
University of Salamanca
The University of Salamanca is a Spanish higher education institution, located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It was founded in 1134 and given the Royal charter of foundation by King Alfonso IX in 1218. It is the oldest founded university in Spain and the third oldest European...
in 1980.
In 1984 he entered the Pontifical French Seminary
Pontifical French Seminary
The Pontifical French Seminary is one of the Roman Colleges dedicated to training Roman Catholic priests.-History:...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. He attended courses in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
at the Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
, earning his degrees of Bachelor in Theology and Philosophy in 1988. He was ordained priest on 2 July 1989 for the Diocese of Autun, Chalon and Macon. Is a member of the Community of Emmanuel.
He continued his studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is a Roman Catholic pontifical institute of theological studies with locations around the world....
, earning his doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in moral theology
Moral theology
Moral theology is a systematic theological treatment of Christian ethics. It is usually taught on Divinity faculties as a part of the basic curriculum.- External links :*...
.
Since 1994 he has taught at the institute as a professor of conjugal ethics, anthropology and spirituality at the Lateran University. From 1999 to 2001, he served as Vice-Dean. Since 2003 he is a consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , previously known as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition , and after 1904 called the Supreme...
. On 28 January 2005, as the under-secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
Pontifical Council for the Family
The Pontifical Council for the Family is part of the Curia of the Roman Catholic Church. It was established by Pope John Paul II on 9 May 1981 with his motu proprio Familia a Deo Instituta, replacing the Committee for the Family that Pope Paul VI had established in 1973...
. He was appointed Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life on 24 January 2006. He is the author of several publications. He was appointed secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family and Titular Bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Entrevaux on 22 October 2009.
Bishop Laffitte was ordained with Bishop Mario Toso
Mario Toso
Mario Toso SDB is the current Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 22 October 2009....
, newly named secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is a part of the Roman Curia dedicated to "action-oriented studies" for the international promotion of justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church...
and Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole, F.D.P. who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of L'Aquila
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of L'Aquila
The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of L'Aquila is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy. It was erected as the Diocese of L'Aquila on February 20, 1257 by Pope Alexander IV, and promoted to an archdiocese by Pope Pius IX on January 19, 1876...
at the Vatican on 12 December 2009. The principal consecrator was Cardinal Secretary of State
Cardinal Secretary of State
The Cardinal Secretary of State—officially Secretary of State of His Holiness The Pope—presides over the Holy See, usually known as the "Vatican", Secretariat of State, which is the oldest and most important dicastery of the Roman Curia...
Tarcisio Bertone, SDB
SDB
SDB or sdb can stand for:* Safe deposit box, a type of safe* Salesians of Don Bosco, a Roman Catholic religious order* Schiller-Duval body, a pathologic finding pathognomonic for Endodermal sinus tumors...
.
Jean Clément Marie Gérard Joseph Françoise Georges Laffitte (born in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Oloron-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town of Oloron-Sante-Marie is positioned at the junction of two rivers and has a population of approximately 12,000. While not spectacular, it is a pleasant looking town, with an ancient quarter,...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, (5 May 1952-) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
Pontifical Council for the Family
The Pontifical Council for the Family is part of the Curia of the Roman Catholic Church. It was established by Pope John Paul II on 9 May 1981 with his motu proprio Familia a Deo Instituta, replacing the Committee for the Family that Pope Paul VI had established in 1973...
since 22 October 2009. He previously served as Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life
Pontifical Academy for Life
The Pontifical Academy for Life or Pontificia Accademia Pro Vita is a Pontifical Academy of the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to promoting the Church's consistent life ethic...
.
Laffitte attended the University of Toulouse
University of Toulouse
The Université de Toulouse is a consortium of French universities, grandes écoles and other institutions of higher education and research, named after one of the earliest universities established in Europe in 1229, and including the successor universities to that earlier university...
, graduating with a degree in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
in 1973. He also attended some courses at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
in 1979 and the University of Salamanca
University of Salamanca
The University of Salamanca is a Spanish higher education institution, located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It was founded in 1134 and given the Royal charter of foundation by King Alfonso IX in 1218. It is the oldest founded university in Spain and the third oldest European...
in 1980.
In 1984 he entered the Pontifical French Seminary
Pontifical French Seminary
The Pontifical French Seminary is one of the Roman Colleges dedicated to training Roman Catholic priests.-History:...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. He attended courses in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
at the Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
, earning his degrees of Bachelor in Theology and Philosophy in 1988. He was ordained priest on 2 July 1989 for the Diocese of Autun, Chalon and Macon. Is a member of the Community of Emmanuel.
He continued his studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is a Roman Catholic pontifical institute of theological studies with locations around the world....
, earning his doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in moral theology
Moral theology
Moral theology is a systematic theological treatment of Christian ethics. It is usually taught on Divinity faculties as a part of the basic curriculum.- External links :*...
.
Since 1994 he has taught at the institute as a professor of conjugal ethics, anthropology and spirituality at the Lateran University. From 1999 to 2001, he served as Vice-Dean. Since 2003 he is a consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , previously known as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition , and after 1904 called the Supreme...
. On 28 January 2005, as the under-secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
Pontifical Council for the Family
The Pontifical Council for the Family is part of the Curia of the Roman Catholic Church. It was established by Pope John Paul II on 9 May 1981 with his motu proprio Familia a Deo Instituta, replacing the Committee for the Family that Pope Paul VI had established in 1973...
. He was appointed Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life on 24 January 2006. He is the author of several publications. He was appointed secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family and Titular Bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Entrevaux on 22 October 2009.
Bishop Laffitte was ordained with Bishop Mario Toso
Mario Toso
Mario Toso SDB is the current Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 22 October 2009....
, newly named secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is a part of the Roman Curia dedicated to "action-oriented studies" for the international promotion of justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church...
and Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole, F.D.P. who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of L'Aquila
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of L'Aquila
The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of L'Aquila is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy. It was erected as the Diocese of L'Aquila on February 20, 1257 by Pope Alexander IV, and promoted to an archdiocese by Pope Pius IX on January 19, 1876...
at the Vatican on 12 December 2009. The principal consecrator was Cardinal Secretary of State
Cardinal Secretary of State
The Cardinal Secretary of State—officially Secretary of State of His Holiness The Pope—presides over the Holy See, usually known as the "Vatican", Secretariat of State, which is the oldest and most important dicastery of the Roman Curia...
Tarcisio Bertone, SDB
SDB
SDB or sdb can stand for:* Safe deposit box, a type of safe* Salesians of Don Bosco, a Roman Catholic religious order* Schiller-Duval body, a pathologic finding pathognomonic for Endodermal sinus tumors...
.
Jean Clément Marie Gérard Joseph Françoise Georges Laffitte (born in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Oloron-Sainte-Marie
Oloron-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town of Oloron-Sante-Marie is positioned at the junction of two rivers and has a population of approximately 12,000. While not spectacular, it is a pleasant looking town, with an ancient quarter,...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, (5 May 1952-) is the current secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
Pontifical Council for the Family
The Pontifical Council for the Family is part of the Curia of the Roman Catholic Church. It was established by Pope John Paul II on 9 May 1981 with his motu proprio Familia a Deo Instituta, replacing the Committee for the Family that Pope Paul VI had established in 1973...
since 22 October 2009. He previously served as Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life
Pontifical Academy for Life
The Pontifical Academy for Life or Pontificia Accademia Pro Vita is a Pontifical Academy of the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to promoting the Church's consistent life ethic...
.
Laffitte attended the University of Toulouse
University of Toulouse
The Université de Toulouse is a consortium of French universities, grandes écoles and other institutions of higher education and research, named after one of the earliest universities established in Europe in 1229, and including the successor universities to that earlier university...
, graduating with a degree in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
in 1973. He also attended some courses at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
in 1979 and the University of Salamanca
University of Salamanca
The University of Salamanca is a Spanish higher education institution, located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It was founded in 1134 and given the Royal charter of foundation by King Alfonso IX in 1218. It is the oldest founded university in Spain and the third oldest European...
in 1980.
In 1984 he entered the Pontifical French Seminary
Pontifical French Seminary
The Pontifical French Seminary is one of the Roman Colleges dedicated to training Roman Catholic priests.-History:...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. He attended courses in philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
at the Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
, earning his degrees of Bachelor in Theology and Philosophy in 1988. He was ordained priest on 2 July 1989 for the Diocese of Autun, Chalon and Macon. Is a member of the Community of Emmanuel.
He continued his studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is a Roman Catholic pontifical institute of theological studies with locations around the world....
, earning his doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in moral theology
Moral theology
Moral theology is a systematic theological treatment of Christian ethics. It is usually taught on Divinity faculties as a part of the basic curriculum.- External links :*...
.
Since 1994 he has taught at the institute as a professor of conjugal ethics, anthropology and spirituality at the Lateran University. From 1999 to 2001, he served as Vice-Dean. Since 2003 he is a consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith , previously known as the Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition , and after 1904 called the Supreme...
. On 28 January 2005, as the under-secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family
Pontifical Council for the Family
The Pontifical Council for the Family is part of the Curia of the Roman Catholic Church. It was established by Pope John Paul II on 9 May 1981 with his motu proprio Familia a Deo Instituta, replacing the Committee for the Family that Pope Paul VI had established in 1973...
. He was appointed Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life on 24 January 2006. He is the author of several publications. He was appointed secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family and Titular Bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Entrevaux on 22 October 2009.
Bishop Laffitte was ordained with Bishop Mario Toso
Mario Toso
Mario Toso SDB is the current Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 22 October 2009....
, newly named secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is a part of the Roman Curia dedicated to "action-oriented studies" for the international promotion of justice, peace, and human rights from the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church...
and Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole, F.D.P. who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of L'Aquila
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of L'Aquila
The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of L'Aquila is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy. It was erected as the Diocese of L'Aquila on February 20, 1257 by Pope Alexander IV, and promoted to an archdiocese by Pope Pius IX on January 19, 1876...
at the Vatican on 12 December 2009. The principal consecrator was Cardinal Secretary of State
Cardinal Secretary of State
The Cardinal Secretary of State—officially Secretary of State of His Holiness The Pope—presides over the Holy See, usually known as the "Vatican", Secretariat of State, which is the oldest and most important dicastery of the Roman Curia...
Tarcisio Bertone, SDB
SDB
SDB or sdb can stand for:* Safe deposit box, a type of safe* Salesians of Don Bosco, a Roman Catholic religious order* Schiller-Duval body, a pathologic finding pathognomonic for Endodermal sinus tumors...
.