It’s the start of a new adventure for Bishop Guy de Kerimel. This Sunday, January 30, 2022he will carry out his new installation mass as Archbishop of Toulouse. from 2:30 p.m.the faithful will be able to come and discover the successor of Monsignor Le Gall to the Saint-Etienne cathedral in Toulouse.

Monsignor Robert Le Gall performed his last celebration as Archbishop of Toulouse Sunday, January 9, 2022. After announcing his wish to resign in February 2021 for reasons of age, Pope Francis then asked him to continue for a few more months. On December 9, 2021, it is Monsignor Guy de Kerimel who is appointed by Pope Francis.

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A mass under the sign of health protocols

The presentation and installation of the mass will be carried out by Bishop Olivier de GermayMetropolitan Archbishop of Lyon, well known to Toulouse residents. Monsignor Celestino MiglioreApostolic Nuncio to France, will also be present, as well as about thirty French bishops and personalities to welcome the new archbishop.

The mass will take place according to the health protocol in force. The doors of the cathedral will open from 1:30 p.m., access to the Cour Sainte-Anne will be closed to the public and the celebration will be broadcast live on several platforms. Especially on the channel Youtube of the dioceseon the chain Youtube of KTO and on Radio Presence. The next day, Monseigneur de Kerimel will take possession of his new diocese and come to meet the Catholics.