Claude Bret
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Claude Marie Xavier Bret
- Born 29 July 1808, Lyons
Attended the minor seminary of Meximieux, 1820-1824 (School roll about 200) (Pierre Chanel was a student there 1819-1823. Denis Maitrepierre 1820-1824)
- Pastoral Experience 1827-1828: school teaching at Amberieu
(Curate that year was Pierre Chanel)
- Joined the Marist group 1831: Appointed to the staff of Belley College (sub-deacon)
(Jean-Claude Colin is the superior, Pierre Chanel is on the staff)
- Ordained 1832 for the Diocese of Belley
- Attended the retreat for Marist aspirants at Belley College 15-23 October 1834.
- Appointed 1835 to Valbenoite (parish mission work).
- Professed as a Marist: 24 September 1836
- In Paris 5 October - 12 November 1836 with Bishop Pompallier, Catherin Servant and others. Stayed at the Picpus Fathers head house.
- Sailed: 24 December 1836, Le Havre.
- Died: Mid-Atlantic Ocean 20 March 1837, 0 degrees 40' N, 24 degrees 30' W at 7pm. Buried at sea.
