Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier (June 17, 1931 – June 4, 2022) was an American Catholic prelate.

His Excellency

Donald Pelletier
Bishop Emeritus of Morondava
DioceseMorondava
Appointed15 October 1999
Term ended26 February 2010
PredecessorBernard Charles Ratsimamotoana
SuccessorMarie Fabien Raharilamboniaina
Orders
Ordination28 October 1956
Consecration13 February 2000
by Philibert Randriambololona
Personal details
Born
Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier

(1931-06-17)June 17, 1931
DiedJune 4, 2022(2022-06-04) (aged 90)
Enfield, New Hampshire, U.S.
DenominationCatholic Church

Biography

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Pelletier was born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, and was ordained to the priesthood for the Missionaries of La Salette. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Morondava, Madagascar, from 2000 until his retirement in 2010. He celebrated the 60th anniversary of his priesthood in 2016.[1]

Pelletier died as a result of being struck by a car in Enfield, New Hampshire.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bishop Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier, M.S. †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Services set for retired Catholic bishop killed crossing highway in Enfield". New Hampshire Union Leader. June 8, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Morondava
1999–2010
Succeeded by