Xavier-Marie Baronnet

Who was Xavier-Marie Baronnet?

Xavier-Marie Baronnet S.J. April 5, 1927 Chantenay, France-September 8, 2012) is a Jesuit who served as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria o Seychelles from his appointment in 1995 until his retirement in 2002. He is currently the Bishop Emeritus of Port Victoria o Seychelles.

Baronnet was ordained a Catholic priest on September 7, 1960. He was appointed the Bishop of Port Victoria o Seychelles on March 3, 1995, by Pope John Paul II. Baronnet was ordained on June 25, 1995. He served as Bishop until his retirement on June 1, 2002. He was succeeded by Bishop Denis Wiehe.