Claude Hamelin

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CLAUDE HAMELIN

Born : July 10, 1951
Deceased :

Auxiliary Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, 2016-present
Titular Bishop of Apollonia

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Origin/meaning

The Tau is the cross of Francis of Assisi a favourite saint of the bishop, like Pope Francis. The Gospel with the eagle of Saint John refers to the diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil. The two hands symbolizes the handshake when having a meeting with Bishop Claude Hamelin.

The wheat and clover recall the agricultural parish of Saint-Patrice-de Sherrington, the birthplace of Bishop Hamelin.

The motto Joie et esperance (Joy and hope) is also symbolized by the red (joy) and green (hope) colors in the chief.