Society of the Missionaries of Africa
Father Ivo Wellens, Provincial Delegate of the sector of Belgium,
informs you of the return to the Lord of Father
Marc François
on Tuesday 06 December 2022 in Bruges (Belgium)
at the age of 76 years, of which 51 years of missionary life
in Rwanda and Belgium.
Let us pray for him and for his loved ones.
Download here the announcement of Father Marc François’s death
Milestones in the life of Father Marc François
| Born in Bruges on 01/10/1946 | Spiritual Year | Missionary Oath | Priesthood ordination |
| in the diocese of Bruges | 04/09/1966 | 18/04/1971 | 26/06/1972 |
| Nationality: Belgium | Varsenare (Belgium) | Totteridge ( England ) | Bruges (Belgium) |
Bionotes
| 01/10/1972 | Mushaka | Rwanda | |
| 01/01/1974 | Vicaire | Muramba | Rwanda |
| 01/09/1977 | Vicaire | Bungwe | Rwanda |
| 01/09/1978 | Vicaire | Mushishiro | Rwanda |
| 01/10/1982 | Vicaire | Rusumo | Rwanda |
| 08/03/1987 | Session-Retraite | Jérusalem | Israël /Palestine |
| 01/12/1988 | Curé | Mwezi | Rwanda |
| 23/08/1991 | Nommé Cons.Régional | Rwanda | |
| 18/12/1992 | Curé | Rushaki | Rwanda |
| 02/01/1994 | Curé | Nyabitimbo | Rwanda |
| 14/06/1994 | Evacué sur | France | |
| 01/09/1994 | En communauté à | Brugge | Belgique |
| 30/09/1994 | Vicaire | Nyagahanga | Rwanda |
| 17/11/1994 | Elu Conseiller Rég. | Rwanda | |
| 25/02/1995 | Supérieur | Rwaza | Rwanda |
| 14/05/1997 | Réélu Cons.Rég. | Rwanda | |
| 01/10/1997 | Nommé Premier Cons. | Rwanda | |
| 17/05/1998 | Député au Chapitre | Roma | Italia |
| 21/07/1998 | Enlevé:groupe Hutu | Rwanda | |
| 23/07/1998 | Libéré:réside | Ruhengeri,Evêché | Rwanda |
| 01/09/1999 | Congé/Prov.>19.06.00 | ||
| 14/09/1999 | Session MDT | Jérusalem | Israël |
| 10/07/2000 | Responsable/Curé | Busogo | Rwanda |
| 22/03/2001 | Elu Conseiller | Rwanda | |
| 01/09/2003 | Elu Conseiller Rég. | Rwanda | |
| 01/07/2006 | Curé à Cyahafi | Kimisagara | Rwanda |
| 01/09/2007 | Econome Secteur+Procureur | Kigali | Rwanda |
| 15/10/2010 | Congé/Prov |