Alfred Ancel year programme

The Prado spiritual family and the diocese of Lyon invite you to (re)discover the work and the different stages in the life of Mgr Alfred Ancel (1898-1984), Auxiliary Bishop of Lyon from 1947 to 1973.

L'year Alfred Ancel will be punctuated by a host of events, including an exhibition, conferences, a symposium, retreats and various spiritual events.

For more information on the main events taking place during the year of commemoration of the 40th birthday of the death of Mgr Alfred Ancel, which began on 11 September 2024, click here.

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Exposition Mgr Alfred Ancel "Un évêque lyonnais dans son siècle"
Mgr Alfred Ancel exhibition
A bishop from Lyon in his century.
Conference "Father Ancel's Pastoral Charity
by Father Antonio Bravo.

But who was Mgr Alfred Ancel, auxiliary bishop of Lyon among the workers?

To find out more about his work and his career, follow the link to view the portrait taken by RCF Lyon. Don't hesitate to listen to the podcast below.