Glorieux, Palémon
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Name
Glorieux, Palémon
Given name
Palémon
Family name
Glorieux
One-line bio
Palémon Glorieux was a prominent theologian, who co-founded the JOCF in the Lille diocese. He acted as advisor to Cardinal Achille Liénart at Vatican II.
Biography
Born on 8 March 1892 at Bray-sur-Somme, Mgr Palémon Glorieux was a medieval historian and theologian who taught from 1919 to 1949 at the Grand Séminaire in the Diocèse of Lille.
In 1949, he became rector of the Institut catholique de Lille, a post he held until 1958.
He was a founding chaplain of the JOC in the Lille diocese and wrote many books and articles for the movement, particularly for chaplains.
He remained a lifelong friend and supporter of Cardijn.
At Vatican II, he assisted Cardinal Achille Liénart as theologian.
He died on 6 July 1979.
In 1949, he became rector of the Institut catholique de Lille, a post he held until 1958.
He was a founding chaplain of the JOC in the Lille diocese and wrote many books and articles for the movement, particularly for chaplains.
He remained a lifelong friend and supporter of Cardijn.
At Vatican II, he assisted Cardinal Achille Liénart as theologian.
He died on 6 July 1979.
Country of origin
Birth date
March 8, 1892
Birth place
Bray-sur-Somme, Somme
Death date
July 6, 1979
