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'''Fernand Franck''' (born 6 May 1934 in [[Esch-sur-Alzette]]) is a [[Luxembourg]]ian [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] priest. He is [[emeritus]] [[Archbishop of Luxembourg]], the highest position in the [[Roman Catholicism in Luxembourg|Roman Catholic Church in Luxembourg]], a position that he held between 21 December 1990 and July 12, 2011.
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'''Fernand Franck''' (born 6 May 1934) is a [[Luxembourg]]ish prelate of the [[Catholic Church]]. He was [[Archbishop of Luxembourg]] from 1990 to 2011.


==Biography==
He was born in [[Esch-sur-Alzette]], and attended primary and secondary school in Esch-sur-Alzette and seminary in Luxembourg and [[Münster]], [[Germany]]. [[Ordain]]ed a priest in 1960, Franck's first assignment was as associate pastor at St. Joseph Parish in [[Differdange]], where he served until 1971. He then became pastor at St. Cuningundis Parish in [[Clausen, Luxembourg|Clausen]], and also served as National Director for the Catholic Action of Children in Luxembourg and the Pontifical Mission Aid Society.
He was born in [[Esch-sur-Alzette]] on 6 May 1934 and attended primary and secondary school in Esch-sur-Alzette and seminary in Luxembourg and [[Münster]], [[Germany]]. [[Ordain]]ed a priest in 1960, Franck's first assignment was as associate pastor at St. Joseph Parish in [[Differdange]], where he served until 1971. He then became pastor at St. Cuningundis Parish in [[Clausen, Luxembourg|Clausen]], and also served as National Director for the Catholic Action of Children in Luxembourg and the Pontifical Mission Aid Society, both 1969–1977.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.cathol.lu/article8|title = L’Archevêque émérite: Mgr. Fernand Franck|date = 2004|access-date = 14 January 2016|website = cathol.lu|publisher = Archevêché de Luxembourg|last = |first = |language = French}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In 1977, Franck was appointed Secretary General of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith at the [[Vatican City|Vatican]] and served as Secretary General of the Society of St. Peter the Apostle in [[Rome]]. His mission led him to visit many countries across every continent. In conjunction with these offices, he was also named Ecclesiatical Councellor at the Embassy of Luxembourg at the Holy See and was a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications at the Vatican.
From 1977, Franck was Secretary General of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith at the [[Vatican City|Vatican]] and served as Secretary General of the Society of St. Peter the Apostle in [[Rome]] from 1988.<ref name=":0" /> His mission led him to visit many countries across every continent. In conjunction with these offices, he was also named Ecclesiastical Counsellor at the Embassy of Luxembourg at the Holy See (from 1981)<ref name=":0" /> and was a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications at the Vatican.


Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of Luxembourg on 21 December 1990 and was ordained a Bishop on 2 February 1991 at [[Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg|Notre-Dame Cathedral]] in [[Luxembourg City]]. His motto ''Ut unum sint,'' ({{lang-en|that they may be one}}, ([[Gospel of John|John]] 17: 11) has inspired his pastoral leadership and his constant dedication to both the local and central Church. He serves on different European Episcopal Commissions and is a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications since 1999. He is the Grand Prior of the Luxembourg Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of Luxembourg on 21 December 1990 and he was ordained a bishop on 2 February 1991 at [[Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg|Notre-Dame Cathedral]] in [[Luxembourg City]].<ref name=":0" /> His motto ''Ut unum sint,'' ({{langx|en|that they may be one}}, ([[Gospel of John|John]] 17: 11) has inspired his pastoral leadership and his constant dedication to both the local and central Church. He serves on different European Episcopal Commissions and is a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications since 1999. He is the Grand Prior of the Luxembourg Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.<ref name=":0" />


[[Sacred Heart University]], which operates [[Sacred Heart University Luxembourg|an overseas campus]] in Luxembourg, recognised his outstanding leadership and his ongoing support of the laity in the Church by offering him a Doctorate in Humane Letters, honoris causa in 2003.
[[Sacred Heart University]], which operates [[Sacred Heart University Luxembourg|an overseas campus]] in Luxembourg, recognised his outstanding leadership and his ongoing support of the laity in the Church by conferring on him an honorary doctorate in humane letters in 2003.

[[Pope Benedict XVI]] accepted his resignation as Archbishop of Luxembourg on 12 July 2011.<ref name=pr12072011>{{cite press release | access-date = 21 April 2019 | date= 12 July 2011 | publisher = [[Holy See Press Office]] | title = Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2011| url = http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2011/07/12/0433/01086.html}}</ref>

==References==
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* [http://www.cathol.lu/article.php3?id_article=8 Roman Catholic Church in Luxembourg biography]
* [http://www.cathol.lu/article.php3?id_article=8 Roman Catholic Church in Luxembourg biography]


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His Excellency

Fernand Franck
Archbishop Emeritus of Luxembourg
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseLuxembourg
Appointed21 December 1990
In office1991-2011
PredecessorJean Hengen
SuccessorJean-Claude Hollerich
Orders
Ordination29 June 1960
Consecration2 February 1991
by Jean Hengen
Personal details
Born (1934-05-06) 6 May 1934 (age 90)
Esch-sur-Alzette Luxembourg
NationalityLuxembourger
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoUt unum sint (That They May Be One)

Fernand Franck (born 6 May 1934) is a Luxembourgish prelate of the Catholic Church. He was Archbishop of Luxembourg from 1990 to 2011.

Biography

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He was born in Esch-sur-Alzette on 6 May 1934 and attended primary and secondary school in Esch-sur-Alzette and seminary in Luxembourg and Münster, Germany. Ordained a priest in 1960, Franck's first assignment was as associate pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Differdange, where he served until 1971. He then became pastor at St. Cuningundis Parish in Clausen, and also served as National Director for the Catholic Action of Children in Luxembourg and the Pontifical Mission Aid Society, both 1969–1977.[1]

From 1977, Franck was Secretary General of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith at the Vatican and served as Secretary General of the Society of St. Peter the Apostle in Rome from 1988.[1] His mission led him to visit many countries across every continent. In conjunction with these offices, he was also named Ecclesiastical Counsellor at the Embassy of Luxembourg at the Holy See (from 1981)[1] and was a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications at the Vatican.

Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of Luxembourg on 21 December 1990 and he was ordained a bishop on 2 February 1991 at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City.[1] His motto Ut unum sint, (English: that they may be one, (John 17: 11) has inspired his pastoral leadership and his constant dedication to both the local and central Church. He serves on different European Episcopal Commissions and is a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications since 1999. He is the Grand Prior of the Luxembourg Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.[1]

Sacred Heart University, which operates an overseas campus in Luxembourg, recognised his outstanding leadership and his ongoing support of the laity in the Church by conferring on him an honorary doctorate in humane letters in 2003.

Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation as Archbishop of Luxembourg on 12 July 2011.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "L'Archevêque émérite: Mgr. Fernand Franck". cathol.lu (in French). Archevêché de Luxembourg. 2004. Retrieved 14 January 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2011" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 12 July 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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