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Jean-Marie Fortier (July 1, 1920 – October 31, 2002) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest, Bishop of Gaspé, and Archbishop of Sherbrooke.

Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Fortier was ordained a priest in 1944. In 1960, he was appointed Titular Bishop of Pomaria and Auxiliary Bishop of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière, Québec. In 1965, he was appointed Bishop of Gaspé and was made Archbishop of Sherbrooke in 1968. He retired in 1996 and died in 2002.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Death of Most Rev. Jean-Marie Fortier, Archbishop Emeritus of Sherbrooke
  2. ^ Catholic-Hierarchy entry
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Preceded by Bishop of Gaspé
1965–1968 		Succeeded by


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