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Belgian prelate of the Catholic Church (born 1924)
The Most Reverend
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) 2 November 1924 (age 100)
Halle, Belgium
DenominationRoman Catholic

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

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.

References

  1. Cheney, David M. (2024-06-30). "Bishop Albert Jean Charles Ghislain Houssiau [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2024-11-07.

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded byGuillaume-Marie van Zuylen Bishop of Liège
March 17, 1986—May 9, 2001
Succeeded byAloys Jousten
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