Guy Harpigny (born 13 April 1948 in Luttre) is a Belgian Bishop of the Catholic Church.
Guy Harpigny | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Tournai | |
 Guy Harpigny in 2026 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Tournai |
| In office | 22 May 2003 – 6 October 2025 |
| Predecessor | Jean Huard |
| Successor | Frédéric Rossignol |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 July 1973 |
| Consecration | 7 September 2003 by Godfried Danneels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 April 1948 |
| Coat of arms |  |
He was ordained to the priesthood on 7 July 1973. On 22 May 2003 he was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Tournai by Pope John Paul II and consecrated on 7 September 2003.[1] Harpigny is the Grand Prior of the Belgian Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.[2]
On 6 October 2025 Pope Leo XIV accepted Harpigny's resignation. He was succeeded by Frédéric Rossignol.[3]
References
edit- ↑ Catholic Hierarchy: Bishop Guy Harpigny retrieved November 3, 2011
- ↑ "The Lieutenancies of the World Lieutenants and Grand Priors". Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 06.10.2025" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 6 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
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