Marie-Dominique Philippe
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Loire
Loire is an administrative department in the east-central part of France occupying the River Loire's upper reaches.-History:Loire was created in 1793 when after just 3½ years the young Rhône-et-Loire department was split into two. This was a response to counter-Revolutionary activities in Lyon...
) was a Dominican philosopher and theologian. He was ordained in 1936. He was a professor of philosophy at the University of Fribourg
University of Fribourg
The University of Fribourg is a university in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland.The roots of the University can be traced back to 1582, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in the City of Fribourg. In 1763, an Academy of law was founded by the state of Frobourg...
from 1945 to 1982. Although he remained a Dominican he founded the "Community of St. John
Community of St. John
The Community of St. John is a religious order founded by Dominican Father Marie-Dominique Philippe in 1975. The brothers of the community are called "small grays", with refers to their gray coat , with a rosary to the waist...
" in 1975.