Albert Houssiau

Albert Jean Charles Ghislain Houissau (born November 2, 1924) is a Belgian prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as bishop of Liège from 1986 to 2001.[1]


Albert Houssiau
Bishop Emeritus of Liège
SeeLiège
In office1986 - 2001
PredecessorGuillaume-Marie van Zuylen
SuccessorAloys Jousten
Orders
OrdinationFebruary 6, 1949
ConsecrationMay 18, 1986
by Godfried Card. Danneels
RankBishop
Personal details
Born (1924-11-02) November 2, 1924
Halle, Belgium
DenominationRoman Catholic

Houssiau was born in November 1924 and was ordained a priest on February 6, 1949. He was appointed bishop of Liège on March 17, 1986 by Pope John Paul II, and was consecrated on May 18, 1986. He held the post until his retirement on May 9, 2001.

At age 96, Houssiau is the oldest living Catholic bishop from Belgium.

See also

References

  1. Bishop Albert Houssiau on catholic-hierarchy.org
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Guillaume-Marie van Zuylen
Bishop of Liège
March 17, 1986—May 9, 2001
Succeeded by
Aloys Jousten
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