Ancient Diocese of Saint-Papoul
Encyclopedia
The former French Catholic diocese of Saint-Papoul was created in 1317 by Pope John XXII
. Its see was at Saint-Papoul
, in south-west France, in the modern department of Aude
, where there was a Benedictine
monastery.
It existed until the French Revolution
. Under the Concordat of 1801
its territory was taken over by the diocese of Carcassonne.
Pope John XXII
Pope John XXII , born Jacques Duèze , was pope from 1316 to 1334. He was the second Pope of the Avignon Papacy , elected by a conclave in Lyon assembled by Philip V of France...
. Its see was at Saint-Papoul
Saint-Papoul
Saint-Papoul is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-History:The town of Saint-Papoul was founded during the 8th century when an abbey was established here, dedicated to Saint Papulus....
, in south-west France, in the modern department of Aude
Aude
Aude is a department in south-central France named after the river Aude. The local council also calls the department "Cathar Country".Aude is also a frequent feminine French given name in Francophone countries, deriving initially from Aude or Oda, a wife of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and mother...
, where there was a Benedictine
Benedictine
Benedictine refers to the spirituality and consecrated life in accordance with the Rule of St Benedict, written by Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century for the cenobitic communities he founded in central Italy. The most notable of these is Monte Cassino, the first monastery founded by Benedict...
monastery.
It existed until the French Revolution
French Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
. Under the Concordat of 1801
Concordat of 1801
The Concordat of 1801 was an agreement between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII, signed on 15 July 1801. It solidified the Roman Catholic Church as the majority church of France and brought back most of its civil status....
its territory was taken over by the diocese of Carcassonne.
Bishops
- Bernard de La Tour 11 July to 27 December 1317
- Raymond de Mostuèjouls 1317-1329 (previously bishop of Saint-Flour, Cardinal 1327, † 1335)
- Guillaume de Cardailhac 1328-1347
- Bernard de Saint-Martial 1348-1361
- Pierre de Cros I., O.S.B 1361-1370
- Bernard de Castelnau, O.S.B 1370-1375
- Pierre de Cros II. 1375-1412
- Jean de La RochetailléeJean de La RochetailléeJean de La Rochetaillée was a French churchman, eminent jurist, and Cardinal. His real name was Jean de Fort.He was bishop of Saint-Papoul in 1413, bishop of Geneva in 1418, and bishop of Paris in 1421/2. He became archbishop of Rouen in 1423, but fell out with his chapter...
1413-1418? - Jean de Burle 1418-1422 (previously bishop of Nizza, then bishop of Saint-Flour)
- Raymond Macrose (Mairose) 1424-1426 (previously bishop of Castres, Cardinal 1426, † 1427)
- Pierre Soybert 1427-1443
- Raymond de Lupault 1451-ca. 1465
- Jean de La Porte 1465-1468
- Denis de Bar 1468-1471
- Clément de Brillac 1472-1495
- Denis de Bar 1495-1510 (second time)
- Karl de Bar 1510-1538
- Giovanni SalviatiGiovanni SalviatiGiovanni Salviati was an Italian Cardinal and diplomat. He was papal legate in France, and conducted negotiations with the Emperor Charles V....
1538-1549 (administrator; Cardinal) - Bernardo SalviatiBernardo SalviatiBernardo Salviati was an Italian condottiero and Roman Catholic Cardinal.Salviati was born in Florence, the son of Jacopo Salviati and Lucrezia di Lorenzo de' Medici, the sister of Giovanni de' Medici. From an early age he was a knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem...
1549-1561 (Cardinal) - Antoine-Marie Salviati 1561-1564 (Cardinal)
- Alexandre de Bardis 1564-1591
- Jean Raimond 1602-1604
- François de Donnadieu 1608-1626
- Louis de Claret 1626-1636
- Bernard Despruets 1636-1655
- Jean de Montpezat de CarbonJean de Montpezat de CarbonJean de Montpezat de Carbon was a French bishop.-Biography:Jean de Montpezat de Carbon was born in Saint-Martory in 1605. He was selected as Bishop of Saint-Papoul on June 14, 1657. Pope Alexander VII confirmed his appointment on June 3, 1658 and he was consecrated as a bishop by Pierre de...
1657-1664 (then archbishop of Bourges) - Joseph de Montpezat de Carbon 1664-1674 (then archbishop of Toulouse)
- François Barthélemy de Grammont 1677-1716
- Gabriel-Florent de Choiseul-Beaupré 1716-1723
- Jean-Charles de Ségur 1724-1735
- Georges Lazare Berger de Charancy 1735-1738
- Daniel Bertrand de Langle 1739-1774
- Guillaume-Joseph D'Abzac de Mayac 1775-1784
- Jean-Baptiste-Marie de Maillé de La Tour-Landry 1784-1801