Donald Pelletier Explained

Type:Bishop
Honorific-Prefix:His Excellency
Donald Pelletier
Bishop Emeritus of Morondava
Diocese:Morondava
Appointed:15 October 1999
Term End:26 February 2010
Predecessor:Bernard Charles Ratsimamotoana
Successor:Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina
Ordination:28 October 1956
Consecration:13 February 2000
Consecrated By:Philibert Randriambololona
Birth Name:Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier
Birth Date:17 June 1931
Birth Place:Blackstone, Massachusetts, U.S.
Death Place:Enfield, New Hampshire, U.S.
Religion:Catholic Church

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

Biography

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bishop Donald Joseph Leo Pelletier, M.S. † . Catholic-Hierarchy.org . 21 June 2022.
  2. News: Services set for retired Catholic bishop killed crossing highway in Enfield. June 8, 2022. New Hampshire Union Leader. June 8, 2022.