Father Hugues Hérout becomes the priest of this new parish in Calvados

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Sunday October 20, 2024, in the presence of Monsignor Jacques Habert, the new Sainte-Marie parish in Pré-Bocage (which is the merger of the former parishes of Villers – Aunay – Caumont) celebrated during a mass in Villers-Bocage, in Calvados, the installation of Father Hugues Hérout inasmuch as new priest.

From Pays d’Auge to Pré-Bocage

Originally from Bessinhe was previously parish priest of Pont-l'Évêque. During a warm and moving mass, Father Hugues Hérout expressed his gratitude for this new missionand emphasized his engagement to serve the community with humility and dedication, having “come to serve and not to be served”.

My wish is to serve our Lord by listening to your needs, your joys and your sorrows. Together, we will continue to build a lively and fraternal parish, where everyone can feel welcomed and loved. I always keep this motto in mind: 'we are always more intelligent in groups than alone, whatever our pride says'. Yes, it is together that we will bring this new parish to life. May our fraternal communion grow and be a beautiful testimony for our world. Let us proclaim together the joy that Christ brings, this will be the best way to serve the man of our time.

This installation celebration gathered many faithful in an atmosphere of prayer and joy. Also present were Father Jean-Louis Herbinière and Father Raoul Akpaka, vicars in the new parish.

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