Charles Michael Jarrell

Charles Michael Jarrell

Coat of arms of Charles Michael Jarrell
Religion Christian
School The Catholic University of America
Sect Roman Catholic
Personal
Nationality American
Born 15 May 1940
Senior posting
Title Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana
Period in office 2002-
Religious career
Previouspost Bishop of the Diocese of Houma–Thibodaux

Charles Michael Jarrell (May 15, 1940) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as the sixth and current bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana.[1]

Biography

Before entering seminary, Jarrell attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. where he received both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Philosophy.

Jarrell was appointed as the second bishop of Diocese of Houma–Thibodaux, Louisiana and served from 1992 to 2002.

On November 8, 2002 Bishop Jarrell was appointed to serve as bishop for the Diocese of Lafayette.

References

  1. "Bishop Charles Michael Jarrell". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.

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Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Edward Joseph O'Donnell
Bishop of Lafayette in Louisiana
2002 - Present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Warren Louis Boudreaux
Bishop of Houma–Thibodaux
1992–2002
Succeeded by
Sam Jacobs