Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina

Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, OCD (born 20 January 1968) is a Malagasy prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He has served as Bishop of Morondava since 2010.


Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, OCD
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Morondava
Appointed26 February 2010
Orders
Ordination5 July 1997
Consecration16 May 2010
by Bishop Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier
Archbishop Fulgence Rabeony
Bishop Gilbert Aubry
Personal details
Born20 January 1968

Biography

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Raharilamboniaina was born in Ambohijanahary, Madagascar, on 20 January 1968.[1] On 8 September 1990, at the age of 22, he professed his vows as a member of the Discalced Carmelites, and was ordained a priest of the order on 5 July 1997.[1]

On 26 February 2010, at the age of 42, Raharilamboniaina was appointed Bishop of Morondava, and was consecrated bishop on 16 May 2010, making him one of the youngest living bishops.[1][2] Bishop Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier served as his principal consecrator, and Archbishop Fulgence Rabeony and Bishop Gilbert Aubry.[1]

Episcopal lineage

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Bishop Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  2. ^ Cheney, David M. "Youngest Bishops [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
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